Uncle Eddy
St Nicholas of Flue
Dear Nick, As you prepare to embark on your career I will leave you with one thought: the blessings of God are not for heaven alone. Not at all, my
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 22, 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.
Lent 2026
40 Days to Peace and Union with God: Day 33 – the Force of Faith – The Power of Love
“Since Christ is our peace, we shall be living up to the name of Christian if we let Christ be seen in our lives by letting peace reign in our
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 22, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Serapion
Dear Thomas, You ask me for a simple holiness formula. You say you are tired of reading so many books and articles about all the virtues and the sacraments and
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 21, 2026
Lent 2026
40 Days to Peace and Union with God: Day 32 – Water from the Rock
“Jesus Christ is the beginning and the end, the Alpha and the Omega; he is the king of the new world; he is the secret of history; he is the
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 21, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Cuthbert
Dear Bert, I get the distinct impression that you are using the same process to choose a seminary as you did to choose a college. I wonder why. Following a
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 20, 2026
Lent 2026
40 Days to Peace and Union with God: Day 31 – Conflict and Contradiction
“When we consider that Christ is the true light far removed from all falsehood, we realize that our lives too should be lit by the rays of the sun of
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 20, 2026
Lent 2026
40 Days to Peace and Union with God: Day 30 – Salvation is Born
“What is this wealth of goodness? What is this mystery that touches me? I received the divine image and I did not keep it. He receives my flesh to save
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 19, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Joseph, Husband of Mary
Dear Seth, Have you ever thought about how God would describe you? If he were to introduce you to the heavenly court, for instance, what would he say? “Attention everyone!
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 19, 2026
Uncle Eddy
St Cyril of Jerusalem
Dear Sarah, I am glad to hear that your roommate’s preparations for confirmation are going well. In my book, you’re the best sponsor she could have. (She must agree, since
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
March 18, 2026
