What we can do about the jobless rate

Every once in a while I like to give up my creature comforts to remind myself of the blessings God has afforded me. But I also do it so I can learn about and identify with others who might not have received such blessings.

My friend, the Catholic who wasn’t

My best friend is one of the most Catholic people I know. Only he’s not Catholic. But we can all learn something about being...

Who is your face of Catholicism?

I do not have many memories of life before Catholic elementary school. But I do remember crying my eyes out the first time my...

Parents’ love is precious, even when they are a little goofy

Isn’t it great growing up with a perfect mom and dad who are there for you exactly when you need them, who never cramp...

Veterans create beauty for others in spite of pain, loss

Recently I was invited to attend the Phoenix VA Health Care System Arts Festival to honor and display the artwork of veterans. Since so many...

Dwindling crime rate, the economy, and our country’s morality

Every year I try to write at least one article about how things are getting better. And for the last three years one of...