It's amazing how many Hollywood comedians attended Catholic schools, from Bob Hope to Jim Gaffigan. Memories of the nun’s habits, discipling with rulers and priests chaperoning the prom are part of the schooling legacy. We dedicate this podcast to you.

An email asked me to share my thoughts about psychics. Some people enjoy a field trip to a psychic, fortune teller or palm reader. Let's have a chat. 

What do you do when you just can't take the time away you know you need and deserve? The operative word is ‘need’. A man I know well tells me “There’s no vacation from being a Catholic Priest.” 

Moving a parent, even a willing one, into assisted living, or any senior living facility, is full of emotion. They're frightened about aging, making new friends, and finding their way in a new place. We may feel guilt. These feelings are normal, but don’t need to last forever.

‘iBreviary’, ‘Catholic Calendar’, ‘Laudate’, ‘Click To Pray’, ‘Hallow’. These are just a few of the Catholic apps available for your cell phone or tablet. So, how do you feel about a tablet or smart phone taking the place of a Sunday Missal or Bible?

Having a close family member or friend officiate your wedding is becoming a growing trend among couples. 43 percent of couples in the US had a friend or family member act as the officiant at their wedding. Many couples are forgoing religious norms and traditional vows for wedding ceremonies. And, the trend is growing.

Pope Francis condemned the “horrific cruelties” against unarmed women and children in Bucha, Ukraine on Wednesday, saying that the blood of innocent civilians “cries out to heaven” for an end to the atrocities of war. 

I had a friend ask me "Why is Jesus so angry in today's gospel?" That's a great question. As we know, Jesus was human, yet he's also fully divine. Jesus got angry, but angry for the right reasons. How you challenge your anger can help define who you are. 

It’s Friday night and you can smell it in the air around Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Auburn Hills, MI. Did somebody say “fish fry?” In various parts of the country, the Friday Lenten fish fry is a staple. Parishioners come together and enjoy fish instead of meat.   

You can handle the small projects. Maybe it’s anger, patience or being selfish. A key to this process is both prayer and reflection. We ask God to guide us in reshaping our weaknesses. Remember, we don’t have to do a major remodel. Those around you will embrace your upgrade.