"Our ability for feeling the same as someone else is one of the things that makes us human and helps us live life more abundantly. Feeling the same as someone else is a wondrous moment when we feel a special unity with someone rather than our usual feelings of difference from other people." During this … Continue reading Lenten Forgiveness Series #2: “We, though many, are one!”
“Do you hear that?” — What God Has to Say to You
Winter is beginning its waning here in Central Minnesota. The sun rises just a little bit more to the north and the snow recedes revealing all the slumbering flora of last year. One could be tempted to excitedly announce the end of winter today, but the wiser person has patience and understands the longer and … Continue reading “Do you hear that?” — What God Has to Say to You
Lenten Forgiveness Series: A season like never before!
"Two things are happening at once that make this year’s Lent not only new, but Lent like never before. They both ask us to consider doing one of the most important things we can do during lent: forgiving someone." During this latter part of Lent, I am writing a weekly series of articles on forgiveness … Continue reading Lenten Forgiveness Series: A season like never before!
Podcast: Speaking of Faith, Speaking of Forgiveness
In the latest episode of the Diocese of St. Cloud podcast Speaking of Faith, Tom Delaney, a Secular Franciscan, educational psychologist, and mental and behavioral health advocate explains forgiveness as both a gift and a process that integrates wrongdoing into one’s life story. He shares how forgiveness can offer health benefits and allows us to … Continue reading Podcast: Speaking of Faith, Speaking of Forgiveness
Franciscan Wisdom: Use Humility to Grow Peace
Fr. Roberto Pasolini is a Franciscan Capuchin priest who serves as the official preacher in the "Papal Household" -- basically meaning Pope Leo's house and residence. He is a gifted author and orator, and will be providing Lenten meditations from March 6 through March 27. Franciscan Fr. Pasolini's first meditation makes some important points about … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Use Humility to Grow Peace
2026 Catholic Men’s Conference – Thank you!
Presenting at the 2026 Catholic Men's Conference on the campus of Saint John's University and Saint John's Abbey (Collegeville, MN) was an honor and a pleasure. I want to extend my warmest gratitude to all of the conference attendees, who showed up in their hundreds, I also am grateful to the attentive organizers who did … Continue reading 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference – Thank you!
Saturday! 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference!
This Saturday, I will be doing a session during all three scheduled breakouts at the 2026 Catholic Men's Conference at Saint John's University (MN). Consider joining me for this informative and inspiring event on the historical and beautiful campus of St. John' University and St. John's Abbey! If you have to miss this event, but … Continue reading Saturday! 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference!
How Restorative Justice Puts Catholic Faith into Action
This article is for Catholics and others who want to learn about restorative justice, how restorative justice is an important way to live the Catholic faith, and basics for implementing restorative justice groups in parishes and communities. Related points in a recent Vatican News article linking restorative justice practices to Pope Leo's address on 2026 … Continue reading How Restorative Justice Puts Catholic Faith into Action
Minnesota Franciscan Working for Forgiveness in Palestine
This article is for Catholics and others who want to know about forgiveness instruction, facilitation, and training and how that is being provided in Palestine by a Secular Franciscan in Minnesota. The article directs readers to another recent article I wrote for Central Minnesota Catholic explaining my work with a Catholic Relief Services humanitarian aid … Continue reading Minnesota Franciscan Working for Forgiveness in Palestine
Franciscan Wisdom: Wellness Needs Openness to Change
This article is for Catholics and anyone who feels and sees a need for change in their life, especially with a desire to experience greater wellness for themselves than what they are experiencing in their current situation. This article explains how openness to change is required for attaining and improving wellness and the personal and … Continue reading Franciscan Wisdom: Wellness Needs Openness to Change
Live and Forgive 