The Wisdom of Repugnance

March 15, 2017

“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark,” Marcellus says in “Hamlet” Act 1, Scene 4. Some time ago Leon R. …

On Reading and Writing Books

August 4, 2015

Not sure you caught the recent story of Kanye West receiving an honorary doctorate. Despite openly admitting that he doesn’t …

February 13, 2015

There are many ways to “capture a memory.” Photographs are a favourite, but I prefer reading about memories that tell …

January 7, 2015

In Ronald Rolheiser’s wise little book, Prayer: Our Deepest Longing, there is a chapter titled, “Growing to Maturity in Prayer,” in which …

November 24, 2014

The holy wonder of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowing the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 …

November 17, 2014

I enjoy it when older couples who appear to have done more than endure a long marriage, offer their hard …