St Donnan and Companions
Dear Don, Glad to hear that your “business” is doing so well, you’re a chip off the old entrepreneurial block. Being able to pay your own way through school will
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 17, 2025
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
Fr. John Bartunek, LC, S.Th.D, received his BA in History from Stanford University in 1990. He comes from an evangelical Christian background and became a member of the Catholic Church in 1991. After college, he worked as a high school history teacher, drama director, and baseball coach. He then spent a year as a professional actor in Chicago before entering the religious Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ in 1993. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 2003 and earned his doctorate in moral theology in 2010.
He provided spiritual support on the set of Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ while researching the 2005 Catholic best seller, Inside the Passion, the only authorized, behind-the-scene explanation of the film. Fr. John has contributed news commentary regarding religious issues on NBC, CNN, Fox, and the BBC. He also served as the English-language press liaison for the Vatican’s 2005 Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist.
His most widely known books are The Better Part: A Christ-Centered Resource for Personal Prayer and 60 Days to Becoming a Missionary Disciple.
His most recent book is Spiritual But Not Religious: The Search for Meaning in a Material World.
Fr. John resides in Atlanta, serving as Territorial Vicar for the Legionaries of Christ. His online, do-it-yourself retreats are available here.
St Bernadette (Marie-Bernard) Soubirous
Dear Marie, So you won another scholarship. You really are putting together an impressive résumé. I guess congratulations are in order, so, congratulations… I have to admit, however, that I
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 16, 2025
St Hunna
Dear Hunny, I was encouraged to hear about the success of your Apologetics Workshop, but I am seriously concerned about your other news. What good will it be to you
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 15, 2025
Blessed Lydwina of Sheidam
Dear Lydia, I just read your essay “Why Life Ought to Be a Vacation.” It really blew me away – into an almost uncontrollable rage, that is. My dear niece,
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 14, 2025
Conclusion to 40 Days to Living Your Mission with Christ
40 Days to Living Your Mission with Christ Conclusion Responding to Christ’s invitation to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 14, 2025
St Martin I
Dear Marty, If you really love Jesus Christ, there is something you must do for him every day without fail: pray for his Vicar on earth, the Pope. How casually
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 13, 2025
Lent 2025 – Day 40 – Avoiding the Rush
Day 40 Avoiding the Rush This passion will not fail to stir in the Church a new sense of mission, which cannot be left to a group of “specialists” but
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 13, 2025
St Julius I
Dear Julie, Thanks for writing back so quickly. I have often wondered which saint you were named after, perhaps it’s today’s, Pope St Julius I. It’s amazing how many of
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 12, 2025
Lent 2025 – Day 39 – The Perrenial Pitfall
Day 39 The Perennial Pitfall It is important however that what we propose, with the help of God, should be profoundly rooted in contemplation and prayer. Ours is a time
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
April 12, 2025
