Seeing & Hearing
Isaiah told people to open their ears to hear and understand, and to open their eyes to see and perceive.
Singing in Choir
For many years, I sang in the church choir. I enjoyed it. But I never sang a solo. And I…
The United Nations
The speeches by Trump and Iran that opened the United Nations session in September 2026 were disgraceful. Trump arrogantly boasted…
Harvard Square
Perhaps my proudest memory of my son, Andy, comes from many years ago. He was about 20 years old. I…
America Hisses
When my wife and I flew back from Florida, our two cats flew with us. My wife had Angel in…
God Hisses
When my wife and I flew back from Florida, our two cats flew with us. My wife had Angel in…
Goose Hisses
When my wife and I flew back from Florida, our two cats flew with us. My wife had Angel in…
Listening to the Heart of God
When we hold and feed our baby granddaughter, we notice that she twists herself so she can hear our heart…
The Resurrection of Notre Dame Cathedral
In my book Visions of the Church, (first published in 2004), I wrote that the strength of the stone walls, pillars,…
Christmas Music
As soon as the Thanksgiving turkey was eaten, I started playing Christmas songs. It’s so good to hear them again…
Straining Out Unjust Words, But Swallowing Unjust Actions
As we walk in the Way of Jesus, we should: “[L]et justice roll on like a river, and righteousness like…