Spiritual fathers and spiritual Fathers

Originally appeared in the Evangelist, April 6, 2018 Like a double rainbow, my life has been blessed by fatherly wisdom from two outstanding men. My father, Bill Styles, was a whistling, happy funeral director at Styles Funeral Home in Troy. He saw each person, living...

Amnesia and Reconciliation

This originaly appeared in the Evangelist, April 6, 2018 As a pastoral associate for faith formation, I’m always seeking new ways to help children and adults deepen their understanding of the sacrament of reconciliation. I frequently use personal stories at...

Parable of the Gracious Stranger

This originally appeared in the Evangelist, April 6, 2018 “‘Which of these, in your opinion, was neighbor to the man?’ He answered, ‘The one who treated him with mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise'” (Luke 10:36-37,...