Uncle Eddy
St Liberatus and Companions
Dear Libby, You always were a forward thinking girl – I will be glad to take a look at your résumé (I have plenty of free time), though I advise
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 17, 2026
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-scenes 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 and serves as Territorial Vicar for the Legionaries of Christ.
Uncle Eddy
St. Stephen of Hungary
Dear Stephanie, I am eagerly waiting to hear how things went during your summer missionary trip. I do so wish I could have gone with you; there is nothing I
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 16, 2026
Uncle Eddy
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dear Maria, Maybe you could start a new organization called “over-achievers anonymous”; you could be the founder, president, and CEO. Your intense preoccupation with “success” (and with making sure that
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 15, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Eusebius of Rome
Dear Beasley, I hope you’re ready for your senior year; it’s bound to be a roller coaster ride. Would you mind if I gave you a bit of avuncular advice?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 14, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Cassian of Imola
Dear Cassie, To be completely honest, I am glad you have decided to go through with graduate school. I have confidence that you will come to honor the noble profession
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 13, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Euplus
Dear Polly, Glad to hear that you’ll be able to squeeze in a couple of weeks of vacation before going back to school. You need it, after holding down two
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 12, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Clare
Dear Claire, I can see from your note that excitement is not your only feeling as you get ready to begin your first year at college. My dear niece, God
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 11, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Lawrence
Dear Larry, I imagine you have begun your “two-a-days” already. Football practice can be a great way to offer up sacrifices for the good of the Church and for the
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 10, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Romanus
Dear Rummy, Your last note set off warning lights galore. Why are you despondent? Why so sad? Moods come and go, but if underneath your agitated emotional surface you can
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
August 9, 2026
