Life – Connor Keef

The Fruit vs. The Weeds

Today’s reflection given at St. Eugene’s Catholic Church on the Memorial of Sts. Joachim and Anne and on the day of Fr. Jacques Hamel’s murder: Today’s Gospel fits perfectly for today, not necessarily because it is the Feast Day of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary, the Theotokos, but because of its significanceContinue reading “The Fruit vs. The Weeds”

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 Feast of St. Agnes and the Vigil of the March for Life

Wednesday was my first full day in our Nation’s Capital. Overall, it was a great day. DC is such a cool city. I had so many misconceptions about it (like it bring crime-ridden). Its been a great experience so far. Tonight, I attended the Opening Mass for the National Prayer Vigil for Life. To getContinue reading “Reflections on the Feast of St. Agnes and the Vigil of the March for Life”

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”