The Darkness of Depression

Friday turned out to be a mild, spring day in Mission Viejo; the temperature wasn’t supposed to crack the 70’s. … More

In Today’s World: What We Can Learn From the Pope’s Resignation

Dear Brothers, I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to … More

What did Jesus say about homosexuality? Or Hell? Or how we should engage the culture. Shane Claiborne’s and Tony Campolo’s … More

I want to wish you a very merry Christmas.

I’d love to see Handel’s Messiah performed live every year, but usually that doesn’t work out as well as I … More

Readings for December 23, 2012 Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:46-55 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-55 Prayer Shepherd of Israel, you gently support … More

I’m excited about 2013. I’m excited, not simply because every day brings us closer to the release of the second … More

Angels We Have Heard On High, performed by Sixpence and None the Richer.

Readings for December 16, 2012 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 Prayer God of hope, you call us … More

It’s the little things that remind us of the rippling effects of unexpected death. It briefly occurred to me today how presents … More