Charity (Part 1) True Charity is Supernatural In his opening remarks, Fr. Michael talked about the difference between "Natural" Charity and "Supernatural" Charity.  Natural Charity is what most of us are accustomed to; being "nice" to others, lending a helping hand when we can.  Supernatural Charity is Charity infused with, and directed to, the Holy Spirit.  This higher level of Charity knows no bounds, no limits, and no restrictions on who it is directed to-- friends and ene

The best way to learn self mastery is to witness it in others.   The opening icebreaker really drove this point home.  Several of us mentioned learning self-mastery from a parent or a coach, in our youth.  The common denominator in all cases was a life that was God-centered, an ability to accept hardship and challenges as just part of what living is (rather than an existential crisis that is somehow “unfair”.)  All of these role models exhibited a deep and abiding love for ot

St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, SoHo, Good Friday.   Warm, sunny day in New York City, a glorious and fitting end to our 15th Holy Week...

St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, So Ho, Holy Thursday.   It’s Holy Thursday and the storm of yesterday has passed.  Clear skies, warmer...

St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, Holy Wednesday.   Cold, blustery afternoon and evening in SoHo.  A small band of joyful missionaries braving...