On the Ministry of Acolyte
On January 31st, the Feast of St. John Bosco, six of my classmates at Theological College and I were instituted as acolytes while another six seminarians, including Charlottesville’s own […]
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In service to one another
Jesus is true God and true man. November 10th, is the feast of St. Leo the Great, who lived in the 400s and served the Church as a deacon and […]
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My Story About the Little Flower
“I feel my mission is soon to begin, to make others love God as I do, to teach others my ‘little way.’ I will spend my Heaven doing good upon […]
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Martyrs of the Commonwealth
“Because zeal for your house has consumed me, I am scorned by those who scorn you.” Psalm 69:10 On September 10th, 1570, decades before the English established Jamestown, the […]
Read MoreThe call to live beautiful and holy lives
This weekend of August 8, the Church celebrated the feast of St. Dominic and the 800th anniversary of this Spanish saint’s entry into eternal life. St. Dominic is known for, […]
Read MoreI Do, With the Help of God
“Do you resolve to conform your way of life always to the example of Christ, of whose Body and Blood you are a minister at the altar?” This was one […]
Read MoreI do, with the help of God.
“I do, with the help of God.” (Rite of Ordination #15) Days away from ordination to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, it’s proving difficult to wrap my head around what […]
Read MoreThe Priest as a Man of Communion
In his apostolic letter on the formation of priests in the circumstances of the present day, Pastores Dabo Vobis, St. John Paul II boldly claims that every priest is called […]
Read MoreCalling All Weaklings
Before heading off to seminary, I remember having one last sit-down with my pastor. We spoke about my expectations, hopes, goals, and anxieties as I anticipated the new formation environment […]
Read MoreOn the Holy Name of Mary, 12 September 2020
Around the turn of 20th century a man named Henry Adam wrote about his travels abroad. Being the grandson of John Quincy Adams and great grandson of John Adams afforded […]
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