+JMJ+ Triggers. They can hit when you least expect them and can be brought on by things you least expect. One day something might trigger...

+JMJ+ I want so much for you to feel good, healthy, and as strong as possible and so want to remind you that what you eat affects your...

Victim blaming: what it is and why it needs to stop +JMJ+ I have something to say about a very serious issue that has reared its ugly...

+JMJ+ Have you ever stopped and wondered what's happening with the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal? It was big news in Boston when...

A review of Classic Bible Comics and All You Holy Women, Pray for Us +JMJ+ It finally feels like Spring here in New England. Alleluia!...

A reflection on Jesus of Divine Mercy +JMJ+ Jesus suffered everything we suffered. He joins us in our suffering and never leaves our...

Encouraging respect for God's holy name +JMJ+ It seems that everywhere these days we hear the name of God being taken in vain, and many...

A review of the children's book, The Thief Who Stole Heaven, by Raymond Arroyo (being released March 9, 2021. Available for pre-order...

A review of Anthony DeStefano's latest children's book Our Lady's Picture Book +JMJ+ About a year ago, I wrote a review of Anthony...

A review of Teresa Tomeo's new book Listening for God: Discovering the Incredible Ways God Speaks to Us +JMJ+ This wasn’t supposed to...

Some reflections and encouragement for the new year +JMJ+ As this new year dawns upon us, I just want to say a quick thank you to you all...

Some reflections during this Advent season +JMJ+ There is always hope. If you’ve been following for me awhile you probably know that I...

+A Healing Hearts, Hope Restored: Stories of Hope, Healing, and Restoration contribution by Brian Butler+ +JMJ+ ABOUT THE AUTHOR, BRIAN...

A new apostolate for sharing stories of hope, healing, and restoration +JMJ+ For years, I have prayed for abuse survivors but I have also...

A review of The Vatican Christmas Cookbook by David Geisser & Thomas Kelly +JMJ+ One of the many beautiful things about the Catholic...

+JMJ+ The McCarrick report is set to be released today. Whether the timing of this report is intentional or not, I have to admit that I'm...

Some reflections about healing +JMJ+ While healing IS possible, it is hard work.  Being authentic, courageous, and strong is hard work,...

A review of two new children's books: The Grumpy Old Ox by Anthony DeStefano and The Spider Who Saved Christmas by Raymond Arroyo +JMJ+...

A review of Fr. Mitch Pacwa's book Wheat and Tares: Restoring the Moral Vision of a Scandalized Church +JMJ+ These are tough times to be...

+JMJ+ Sadly, there will always be people in this world who will not help you realize your worth. From time to time, someone will come...