Only four of Father Junipero's sermons survived to be read by modern eyes. I'm sure we can thank either the university he worked for or...

It's important to note at the beginning that not all Franciscan Friars are ordained priests. Identifying Father Junipero as a saint does...

One author stated Saint Junipero Serra is one of the most written-about saints in the history of the Catholic Church. This is in part...

For several months I'd been looking forward to the annual October walk in the footsteps of Padre Serra and other Franciscans along the...

I'm afraid my new position has had me doing exclusively academic reading and writing for the past 6 months. I'm not complaining. I do...

The following is a portion of what I shared with my fellow peregrinos last fall while staying at the historical Mission St Anthony de...

They will know us by our joy! As I arrived in the Dallas metro area the day before due on set to get my PCR-COVID test, it became very...

You carry me so softly, your touch feels like a warm breeze. You carry me so strongly, I cannot help but stand. You carry me so quietly,...

"There is no such thing as a weed." We quoted in unison as we reminisced stories about our agronomy and horticulture professors from our...

The road we traveled was not paved. It was not fertile. It was clear and even flat for a while. It was bordered by rough, untamed terrain...

"A new friend is like a new wine- when it has aged, you drink it with pleasure." Sirach 9:10 I began the week as a stranger among...

Dear Nina, I saw the two of you. I also saw the Padre walk those same steps before you. I love how both of you love my son so much that...

Dear Mary, I wanted to share how your light made Jesus visible to me today. As I walked the past 3 days on pilgrimage, when our group...

Lord, Heavenly Father, creator of all things, spread your peace upon us. Give us the grace to move forward, looking back only to see how...

Jesus said to the apostles, "So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?" This is the reoccurring verse for me during adoration...

No, I'm not breaking into Mac Davis' 1974 hit song by that name. I'm just recognizing my ongoing struggle with the vice of pride....

Dear Nina, My heart is gladdened you noticed all the work I put toward creating these moments for you. I desire for you to take the...

Dear Jesus, I am continually transfixed by your workings in this world. Everywhere I looked today, I was reminded by the people around me...

Last fall, I had the occasion to attend Mass at UC-Santa Barbara's St. Mark campus parish. It is such a vibrant community. A beautiful,...

I love to go to adoration. I suppose it is a reflection of my pilgrim heart. While I prefer silent adoration over group prayers, I do...