Today, I gave my first ever reflection during Daily Mass. It’s the first time I’ve ever prepared such a thing, and the poor parishioners of St. Eugene had to hear it for the first time. I felt like I was able to do a pretty decent job, seeing as though I haven’t had any formalContinue reading “Detachment and the Prize of Eternal Life”
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In the Silence, God Speaks
Rediscovering the centrality of God’s word in the life of the Church also means rediscovering a sense of recollection and inner repose. The great patristic tradition teaches us that the mysteries of Christ all involve silence. Only in silence can the word of God find a home in us, as it did in Mary, womanContinue reading “In the Silence, God Speaks”
Your Grace Is Enough
It’s hard to believe that my first year of seminary is wrapping up. But here it is, May. The Spirituality Year will be over in a matter of days, and the culmination of what the Spirituality Year prepares men for is upon us. On May 16, my 21 SY Brothers and I will travel toContinue reading “Your Grace Is Enough”
Reflections on the Last First Week of Class of my Undergraduate Career
This week has been full of emotions… haha who am I kidding. No it hasn’t. The only emotion I have experienced is the emotion that many would call “senioritis.” However, my primary vocation and job at this time is to do one thing: graduate. I have quite an interesting class schedule this semester. Geography CapstoneContinue reading “Reflections on the Last First Week of Class of my Undergraduate Career”
Out With The Old, In With The New … Year
2014 has been a great year full of so many exciting things. I had a great job over the summer that really helped me discern whether or not I should apply to seminary or not. I settled into my new major splendidly. I have made some great new friends that will be my friends forContinue reading “Out With The Old, In With The New … Year”
Connor Keef 