I've been a dad for a whopping 13 days, so I'm certainly not hoping for a coherent, let alone poetic essay on fatherhood here. Words, of course, do not suffice. However, I'll share a few thoughts... First, what's in a name?<< MORE >>

"O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! ...For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory for ever. Amen." << MORE >>

This spring I had the great privilege of leading a middle school Bible study. Every Monday I got to spend some time after school with 14 sixth and seventh grade boys. Being the St. Rose Raiders, we decided to go on an expedition hunting for the lost Ark of the Covenant. Fortunately, we didn't have to take a trip to the Middle East or Ethiopia. It turns out, before "the Word" took on flesh, the Ark of the Covenant took on flesh as well. Her name is Mary, our Mother.<< MORE >>

This post was 15 months in the making. Ever wonder what happened to Notre Dame? Since March 20, 2009 when the Obama honoring was announced, I sure did. I've been doing research ever since. Here is a timeline of ND's pact with the Enemy... in place now for almost 50 years. Read it and... like me... weep.<< MORE >>

Congratulations to my dad, "the Voice of the Tigers," on his induction into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame.<< MORE >>

One of my dear friends from college, Emily, got married in Green Lake Wisconsin. ... << MORE >>

I just finished another Scott Hahn masterpiece... First Comes Love... I wanted to share a subsection of Chapter 2 entitled "Model Homes." You don't have to follow the news too closely to realize family values are under attack in an unprecedented fashion. It's always good to take a step back and look at the big picture. This section on the history of the family model upon which all civilizations have been built and the changes that led to their decline... sent a little shiver down my spine.<< MORE >>

Last week I was fortunate enough to make a quick trip to L.A. for my Falcons' graduation. The Falcons were my second fourth-grade class at St. Marianne and what a special year we had. I'll never forget how excited they were when I let them in on a little secret...<< MORE >>

This morning I attended (via the internet) the Sycamore Breakfast held on campus. This post is answering their call for alums to spread the word about the "ND 88". Oh, how the meaning of that phrase has changed...<< MORE >>

Andrea Bocelli fans: Did you know his story?<< MORE >>

Not too often do you get to witness the Sacraments of both Holy Orders and Baptism in the same weekend. But last weekend I did just that. Our new niece was born again of water and spirit...It's heart-breaking to see so many well-intentioned Christian parents led astray on this issue of infant baptism, so I thought I'd use the occasion to share a few thoughts in search of the truth.<< MORE >>

As we close out the Year for Priests, I had the pleasure of witnessing an Ordination Mass for the first time over the weekend. Five men were ordained into the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Denver. Simply awesome! So beautiful. I could try to describe it, but I'll let this incredible short video of last year's Ordination in New York do the talking.<< MORE >>

So as of Friday, I'm petitioning to add a baby name to our short list of potentials. Don't you think Starlin O'Connor has a nice ring to it?<< MORE >>

Just wanted to share a few recent photos.<< MORE >>

On this 4th Sunday of Easter - Good Shepherd Sunday - we celebrate the 47th Annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations. I thought it was a good opportunity to post this beautiful short film from Grassroots:<< MORE >>

Sorry James Cameron, but I'm just not into "Earth Day". And I have no interest in your lame movie either...I know, many popes have written extensively (long before it was cool) about being good stewards of the earth's resources, and I take out my recycling like everybody else. But there's something alarming about a pop culture more concerned with the plight of the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus than the legal dismemberment and skull crushing of thousands of innocent babies every day...The "Global Warming" crowd has jumped in bed with the "Population Control/Sexual Freedom/Reproductive Rights" crowd, and it's a match made in hell.<< MORE >>

Special prayers go out today for Pope Benedict on his 83rd birthday.<< MORE >>

It's time to defend Pope Benedict from this latest round of attacks on the Church... I see so much panic within Catholic ranks over this, but I'll tell you when we should panic... << MORE >>

On March 31st, Kati and Paul brought a new life into this world. Carolyn Ann Rothgery was born at 8:20 in the morning. << MORE >>

Our new house received quite a blessing over spring break.... Please keep these future rock star priests in your prayers.<< MORE >>