"What does that look like – a life of longing without hope?" Father, look around you. This is prison!"

It may seem to be a flimsy sling shot but faith can fell our deepest fears and the foes within us and around us.

We claim that this isn't just any year, it is time to live anno Domini, and this isn't just any time, it is time of grace.

This first year as a priest has been an amazing experience filled with many challenges and blessings.

[St. Joseph] makes us admire his resignation to the ruling of Providence and his obedience to every trial God asked of him.

These are our students, and I thank God every day that I get to be their teacher and their priest.

This Advent I have experienced just how important our religious vocation is in the lives of those who are waiting to encounter Hope

While studying here I easily forget the world that is just beyond our campus.

My 12 weeks of training at the U.S. Army Chaplain School proved that the Church's mission extends to all people and places.

I am truly blessed to be a part of this great band of men and look forward to walking with them as we work in God's vineyard!