Happy Blessed Michael Rua Feast Day!

Happy Feast of Blessed Michael Rua. One of Don Bosco’s first kids, first seminarians, and his first successor to guide the Salesians of Don Bosco. Michael Rua came to Don Bosco when he was only 8 years old and was pretty much at Don Bosco’s side for 40+ years. Don Bosco shared everything in life [...]

God’s there if you just reach out and grab Him

I have to confess, I haven’t been trying very hard lately to do God’s will. I’ve been more concerned about my own. I’ve tried to focus more on Him, but it can be a lot of work and a lot of trying. Really though, the work is just letting go. It’s hard to get to [...]

Confrontation

I’m convinced that most of the world does not want to get out of their little world and make things better for themselves. When it comes to arguments with other people, we humans can be ridiculous and irrational. Nobody wants to confront the person they have problems with. No, rather we just want to let [...]

The Midwest Trip

As a pre-novice with the Salesians, we take a few trips during the year. Thankfully we are not confined by a set school schedule (our priests who teach our classes are flexible), so we are able to get out a bit. The reason for these trips is simply to get to see other Salesian apostolic [...]

Idea for a game

Try this. When in Chicago, you and a friend look up at a tall building that is not the Sears Tower. Then when people walk by, say loudly to your friend, “So that’s the Sears Tower?” Your friend then responds, “Yes it is, the tallest building in the world.” Other outrageous claims are also acceptable. [...]

Eat, drink, and be merry

So we, the pre-novices, are in Chicago for a few days before heading home via Columbus Ohio and Steubenville  Ohio. Here’s what we’re learning:
- Chicago is definitely mad brick (it’s cold).
- The church out here is awesome. Our parish here is filled with people. About 150-200 come to Mass      EVERYDAY of the week. There are [...]

What belongs to God?

This article is too good not to share, especially around election time.
What belongs to God
Nathan Stone sj
Pay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. Matthew 22:21
The concept of money is a curious one.  You have these metal discs with some public figure’s face stamped [...]

Is there a redneck doctor in the house?

Thanks to Fr. Steve for ending his power point lecture in class about liturgy with this slide.

Community Life: Love it or hate it?

You can both love your brothers, and hate everything they seem to do.

Why can’t we just love?

It’s tough to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. Heck, it’s tough to just walk a mile! But in someone else’s shoes, you won’t find comfort. They may not fit. And God forbid you have to walk uphill or downhill. That would be the hardest.
So why do we all insist on other people doing [...]