— 1 —Last weekend we celebrated St. Patrick’s Day early with more family than we usually see for Christmas. When I told Leo I had volunteered to make dessert, he proposed a master vision: a shamrock-shaped cake, preferably green, with St. Patrick standing in the center and the snakes divingRead More
Going to The Francis Factor on Tuesday evening was exhilarating.Just when I think maybe there’s not much left to learn about Pope Francis, I realize I’ve never known anyone who accidentally ate his breakfast or even considered whether he has a favorite painting. This is it:The Calling of Saint Matthew byRead More
Are you ready for a crazy statistic? Pope Francis, who just completed his first year as pope, had a favorability rating of 79 percent midway through his reign. Surprisingly, Pope Benedict XVl about halfway through his reign in April 2008 had a favorability rating of 83 percent. It’s shocking thatRead More
If you get a seat on a crowded bus, you should use your travel time to read a few lines from the Bible, Pope Francis told members of a suburban parish.Read More
The Irish High Holyday is finally here and I am multiplying the celebration with both the Wearing of the Green as well as my Irish birthday. As you can see, I was named for the saint of the day.For this week's Music Monday, I am sharing two great Irish tunes."BeRead More