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!
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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!
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
Come see me at the Catholic Men’s Conference!
Please attend the 2026 Catholic Men’s Conference at St. John’s University, February 28th, 2026. I will be presenting and facilitating three breakout sessions on the topics of effectively managing money worries with the wisdom of the Franciscan tradition, as well as the importance of real companionship in the lives of young men from a Franciscan … Continue reading Come see me at the Catholic Men’s Conference!
“New Things” in Theology Point to the Science of Mental Health
(photo: Sherburne County, Minnesota (USA), Tom Delaney, 2025) And just like that...it's winter here in Central Minnesota. The snow fell overnight while a stiff wind blew from the north that shook the forest. Fittingly, today's Liturgy of the Word includes the beautiful canticle from Daniel (Chapter 3) and ... Cold and chill, bless the Lord;Praise … Continue reading “New Things” in Theology Point to the Science of Mental Health
Forgiveness: Heal your worldview, heal yourself!
(photo: Alex Knight, 2016) In important ways, the world we see is a reflection of ourselves. What we see is a reflection of what we are looking for, what has become important to us, what we choose to pay attention to, as well as how we think and feel about our prior experiences of the … Continue reading Forgiveness: Heal your worldview, heal yourself!
Faith in Decline: “Will forgiveness decline too?”
(photo: St. Stanislaus Church, Milwaukee, 2006) Gallup released a new poll report today marking a steady 10 year decline in religiosity in the United States. Religious faith is a significant and frequent motivation for forgiveness at the personal level, and the Gallup data should cause at least a question, if not a concern, that the … Continue reading Faith in Decline: “Will forgiveness decline too?”
Forgiveness Education is Mental Health Education Grounded in Love of God and Neighbor
(photo: Bishop Timothy Dolan, OSV News, Gregory A. Shemitz, 2025) Bishop Dolan is a vocal advocate for the work of the Catholic Church to promote mental health in all of its communities. He founded the International Association of Catholic Health Ministers after experiencing the suicide of his brother, and several family members before him. OSV … Continue reading Forgiveness Education is Mental Health Education Grounded in Love of God and Neighbor
Vatican Convenes “Ministry of Hope” Catholic Forum on Mental Well-Being
(photo: Catherine Scott, 2012) Today Vatican News is reporting that the Vatican is convening the "Ministry of Hope" Catholic Forum on Mental Well-Being. The aims of the three-day convening are: Strengthen the Church's pastoral engagement with mental wellbeing. Foster listening, reflection, and collaboration among those accompanying individuals and communities facing psychological, social, and spiritual distress. … Continue reading Vatican Convenes “Ministry of Hope” Catholic Forum on Mental Well-Being
Recognizing Hidden Anger is Step #1 in Forgiveness
(art: Hope, George Frederick Watts, 1886) Anger is a normal and temporarily helpful response to a hurtful event. As an emotion, anger can help us summon the energy to protect ourselves in a situation, or to hastily remove ourselves from a situation even if it means needing a burst of exertion to get past barriers. … Continue reading Recognizing Hidden Anger is Step #1 in Forgiveness
Live and Forgive 