“Humility is the virtue that allows us to put our personal wants and desires to the side,” King Canute was once ruler of England. The members of his court were continually full of flattery. “You are the greatest man that ever lived…You are the most powerful king of all…Your highness,Continue Reading
As the stars reflect the light of the sun, so does Mary, Stella Maris, Star of the Sea, reflect the light of Christ, guiding us to Him through the stormy seas of the secular world, holding the Church safely in her arms. As we navigate the storms of our dailyContinue Reading
The Annunciation, the moment the angel Gabriel came to the Virgin Mary, is usually celebrated on March 25. This year, because March 25 fell on Good Friday, it was moved to the first Monday after the Easter Octave, today, April 4. In honor of the day I offer a samplingContinue Reading
For a while I considered a career in the merchant marine. I even attended the Maritime Academy in Vallejo, CA, preparing for a career as a deck officer. And while my life has taken many twists and turns since then, the sea has always had a certain hold onContinue Reading