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As many of you know, I was one of two keynote speakers at “Gathered as One Body: Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusion in the Orthodox Church,” a large conference by the Huffington Ecumenical Institute and the GOA (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of […]
Read moreI have seen many people misinterpret Vatican II. I’ve heard people give diametrically opposed understandings of it. I’ve heard people embrace or reject a false image of the council. I’ve seen for years Vatican II was the most talked about […]
Read moreSpectrum publishes from the Seventh Day Adventist perspective but is independent. The publication recently had an article titled “Faith-Based Resources for Autism Acceptance Month.” This article included me and my book, God Loves the Autistic Mind, as 1 of 4 […]
Read moreAs you likely know, I have written a lot on the Magisterium and particularly on Amoris Laetitia. I have a whole guide on it linking to my various posts. I take a very hermeneutic of continuity approach. In 2023, I […]
Read moreI have another reflection in Plough today. This time it is titled “Just Enough Light for the Next Step.” It reflects on how we often only have a little light to know the right path, but that is not always […]
Read moreBYU has a podcast called “In Good Faith” that covers a variety of perspectives on faith. I recorded an episode back in the fall and it recently came out titled, “Spirituality on the Spectrum.” It just went live. As the […]
Read moreRecently, I signed a contract to teach theology at Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Connecticut starting this August. I will also be preaching the retreat for seminarians and on the external formation team. Between these responsibilities, this is full-time, […]
Read moreA new bill was just presented in Montana to force priests to reveal what is said in the confessional. The result of this law would be imprisoned, and possibly martyred priests. And it probably won’t stand up in court. I […]
Read moreAs many of you may know, I am the president of the board of Autistic Catholics. Our wider goal is autistic inclusion in the Church. Our initial short to medium-term goal is promoting small groups of autistic individuals. Towards this […]
Read moreEvery week or every day, we attend Mass or Divine Liturgy, and it is largely the same. The Eucharistic prayer is just one of a few options, a lot of other prayers like the introductory and Communion rite are always […]
Read moreFr. Mark Nolette from Autism Consecrated reviewed my book, God Love the Autistic Mind: Prayer Guide for Those on the Spectrum and Those Who Love Us in Homiletic & Pastoral Review. He had some good and critical things to say. […]
Read moreThis is one of the more personal or deeper things I’ve published as a spiritual reflection. Plough Quarterly published a longer essay I wrote on the different ways we look at eternity. You can read the full piece there. Here […]
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