Deep Calls to Deep Another anniversary to remember today (6/8/16)
Thirty-seven years ago, Andy Alexander, SJ, Dave Matkzo, SJ, and I were ordained to the priesthood at Holy Name church in Omaha, NE by Archbishop Daniel Sheehan. And, next week on the 15th is the same anniversary of Gerry Stockhausen, SJ, who died in January. We corresponded this morning, sharing deep gratitude for the blessing […]
An anniversary worth recalling… GM Hopkins
Gerard Manley Hopkins: Jesuit Priest and Poet (1844–1889) Gerard Manley Hopkins was born in England to a prosperous Anglican family. Though he excelled at Oxford and seemed destined for a brilliant career, these expectations were dashed when he announced his decision in 1866 to become a Roman Catholic, and then a Jesuit priest. A gifted poet, […]
Roc Homily for the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ 2016
In the homily, I asked people to meditate on their open palms – what does this gesture elicit? Might doing it mindfully help be present to the Christ whom we receive? And, I asked folks to reflect on meanings of the ‘breaking of the bread’. Lastly, how can we hungry people tolerate our hunger long […]
Preparing for the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ 2016
As a way of preparing to celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ 2016, I post this interview from 2008 for Catholic Comments Podcast with Creighton University Theology faculty, Dr. Wendy Wright & Dr. John O’Keefe. You’ll hear some history and theology. I did not name the encyclical of John Paul II […]
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