St John Damascene
Dear Joan, Thank you for the lovely e-card. I always knew you had true artistic talent, and every time you send me pieces of your
Category: Uncle Eddy
St Francis Xavier
Dear Salvador, You say you have reached a “spiritual plateau.” Don’t bet on it. Just because you can’t see any progress doesn’t mean progress isn’t
St Viviana
Dear Vivian, I know (really, I’m not kidding) how tempting it is. And what can do to help fortify you against the temptation? I could
St Natalia of Nicomedia
Dear Nate, Remember, you can find only two kinds of people in the world: those in whom wisdom prevails, and those in whom wimpiness prevails.
St Andrew
Dear Andy, Relax. All that interior turbulence you are torturing yourself with is unnecessary; it certainly doesn’t come from the Holy Spirit (so you can
St Radbod
Dear Rod, Frustration, as you know (since I have told you so many times), is a function of expectations. Therefore, when frustration assails you, draining
St Joseph Pignatelli, S.J.
Dear Seth, I think “outlawed” may be an exaggeration. Ok, the campus ministry office’s budget cuts have left your group homeless. Fine. But that doesn’t
St Humilis de Bisignano
Dear Hubert, Now begins the most difficult time of year for me, and I am truly sorry that it’s looking pretty bad for you at
St John Berchmans, S.J.
Dear Bertha, I am distressed to hear that you have returned to your old, excessive ways. You are a college junior, my dear niece, not
