Who is to Blame for Suffering?
Life throws us many curveballs, perhaps none as difficult as reconciling the existence of an all-good God with the reality of suffering and evil in...
When the Feelings Disappear
A young couple recently asked me what it might mean if their dating relationship lacked the feeling of being in love. Was it a sure sign that they...
Mercy Makes You Merciful
All of us have someone in our lives that we struggle to love. Maybe they have wounded us deeply by their words or actions, and we find it impossible...
Are You The Older Brother?
Famously known as the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Luke 15 tells the story of a repentant son to his merciful father. We can all see ourselves in...
How Do You Know When You Have Met the One?
It was 6th August 2014. I was sitting in Sr Moira De Bono's Marriage and Sexuality class at Notre Dame University. My phone buzzed in my pocket. It...
Is It Normal To Yearn For Affection From A Young Man?
A young woman, who grew up in a violent home, reached out for help. She never saw mum and dad sharing any gestures or words of love. And, when she...
What’s Wrong With Masturbation?
Masturbation is a word that is very rarely used. We feel that talking about this issue will make people feel uncomfortable and ashamed, so we ignore...
God Wants to Marry You!
What are your deepest desires? What is it you truly long for? Are these easy questions to answer without hesitation, or are you surprised to learn...
How Do I Fight Complacency in Marriage?
I was seven years old when I asked my brother Gerard if he would be the best man at my wedding some day. He responded enthusiastically, and asked me...