Whenever tragedy strikes, it is always a wake-up call.In my last parish, Danielle, a popular high-school junior, committed suicide. Her friends attended the funeral Mass; but over time, many in the youth m...

WHILE SEPT. 11 was a shocking event for people around the world, for me it was deeply personal. And it provided an opportunity to practice the presence of Jesus in the midst of unspeakable suffering.I was servi...