This was the first time I realized that being the H.R. rep across the desk from someone I knew provided comfort for them.

“Young people aren’t here for the church; they are the church—the most beautiful and dynamic part of the church.”

In the “current climate” it has evidently become much easier to hate. But it has also easy to feel self-satisfied about doing the smallest amount of good.

At first, I blamed God for my injury. Then I thanked God for every step.

The Capital Gazette massacre is not only about incalculable loss but also all the gifts the departed gave us and leave us.

Further rounds of “apologies” and requests for prayers are inadequate. We have heard all that before. The resounding theme at my parish event was that it is now time for the church to act.