Sacred Scripture only briefly mentions Simon of Cyrene; but as Dan and Tom discover during their meditations on him and his role of “Cross-bearer,” his brief appearance evokes powerful truths and messages about our role in our own suffering and, more importantly, our role in the suffering of others.

Coach Wolf Dan described his recent experiences with the death of his high school football coach, a man 2nd only to his father in influence on him. He then went on to describe some of his coach’s virtuous masculinity, and the impact of such a role model (“he’s in my veins”). Dan and Tom discussed the […]

Of the many virtues in Sainthood, “dying to self” has the greatest importance. That theme resonates throughout the New Testament, most especially, of course, from Jesus and Paul. Our very Baptism begins that process, and we carry that process forward only after we have begun carrying our own cross. Dying is part of our sanctification; […]