"How would the scriptures be fulfilled,which say that it must come to passin this way?”~ Gospel for Palm Sunday, Matthew 26:54 During this latter part of Lent, I am writing a weekly series of articles on forgiveness for the Diocese of St. Cloud and the “Everyday Discipleship” section in Central Minnesota Catholic magazine. In this week’s … Continue reading Lenten Forgiveness Series #4: Everything must be fulfilled
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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
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!
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
School Cell Phone & Social Media Limits Confirm the Friendship & Digital Wellness Connection
This article summarizes an article in OSV News highlighting the bans on cell phone and social media use in Catholic schools, including some observations of positive impacts as a result of the effort. This article also reviews the importance of friendships and definition of digital wellness explained in a previous Live and Forgive article, How … Continue reading School Cell Phone & Social Media Limits Confirm the Friendship & Digital Wellness Connection
How to Improve Your Digital Wellness and Life Wellbeing with Better Friendships
This article is for Catholics and others who want to improve their digital wellness (personal use of the internet, technology, social media, artificial intelligence, etc.) and life wellbeing. Wellbeing or wellness is explained as having eight dimensions. Friendships are explained as important to at least three of those dimensions: the social, emotional and spiritual dimensions. … Continue reading How to Improve Your Digital Wellness and Life Wellbeing with Better Friendships
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!
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