Commentary One of the enduring memories during a recent family pilgrimage to Italy occurred early one morning when my two oldest children, ages 7 and 5, accompanied me to morning Mass. The location was none other than the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi. While we arrived a little early for the once-a-month English Mass […]
Michael R. Heinlein: Eucharist provides a lesson in waiting
Commentary Learning to wait is an important skill to acquire. I am reminded of its importance almost daily as I help my young children come to understand it — and, of course, in that process come to understand it more and more in my own life, too. “Patience is a virtue” I heard so much […]
Michael R. Heinlein: Prayers offer focus after Communion
Commentary What do we do when we return to the pew after receiving holy Communion? Having welcomed the Lord of the universe into our own corner of it, in the most humble yet profound of ways, how should our prayer be directed? For years, I’d attempt various strategies hoping to make the most of this […]
