Fifty people were accused by the Justice Department of taking part in a major college admission scandal. They were Cheating. I’m wondering if they did this for their children or their own self-image. They denied deserving students their rightful place.

The RCIA, the Rite of Initiation for Adults, usually requires anywhere from 10 months to two years to become a baptized Catholic. If you are converting from another religion you need to speak to the priest at your local Catholic Church and inquire. 

The 2019 synod of Bishops took place at the Vatican Feb. 21-24, 2019. Pope Francis decided to convene a meeting with the Presidents of the Bishops Conferences of the Catholic Church on the theme of ‘protection of minors.’” My thoughts on going forward.

I’ve had the opportunity to do some traveling this past week. In fact, I've traveled a lot throughout my priesthood. I was visiting dear friends in Florida. I enjoy the chance to visit their church, and especially with the pastor. Safe travels my friends.

Once an adult twice a child. Many of us have had to make the decision to take the car keys from our parents. That marks the end of their independence. Then, two dirty words they never want to hear, ‘Nursing Home.’ Have that conversation sooner than later.

Forgiveness does not mean forgetting. Forgiveness becomes a choice. Forgiveness is also a process. When we say the Apostles’ Creed, we say I believe in the forgiveness of sins. On this encore podcast I discuss forgiveness.

Hi friends, I’m away, and I’d like to replay one of my favorite podcasts. We recorded this one year ago and received wonderful feedback. Lent is less than two weeks away. Let’s focus on adding not subtracting during Lent. I'll return next week. Peace.

Bishop James Wall of Gallup, NM has announced in a pastoral letter the restoration of the order of the sacraments of initiation. Postponing the reception of Confirmation until the teenage years has not always been beneficial.” I'll share my thoughts.

Nuns and sisters are part of the church's tradition. They take the vows of Poverty, Chastity, Obedience and Process. Their ranks are thinning and today, there are few replacements on the horizon. Why? I believe I may have some answers. Enjoy.

This podcast is going to going to take you on a bit of a confusing ride. Wednesday, February 14th, is St. Valentine's Day. However, on the Roman Catholic calendar, we celebrate the feast of the brothers Cyril and Methodius. Wit, what? Let me explain.