Monthly Archives: December 2011
Why I Am Giving Up Self-Improvement In The New Year
[Note: I wrote this post for Tapping Q&A Jan 5, 2010] Recently I heard a really interesting interview with author Nick Hornby conducted by Jesse Thorn of the radio program “The Sound of Young America”. Hornby was being interviewed about his newest book “Juliet, Naked”. During the interview Thorn asked about the new movie “An
A Prayer For The Solemnity Immaculate Conception
In honor of the solemnity today, here is a prayer I say each morning. I’m sure you will recognize the first part. Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I
5 Models Of Advent People
On Dec 1st I was blessed to lead a day of reflection for the youth ministers in the Archdiocese of Washington. Here is the audio and transcript of my reflections on 5 models of how to be an advent person that I gave durring the day.