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This blog began as a public journal during my undergraduate studies and has grown into a space for honest, imperfect reflections on faith, education, and public theology. Written across different seasons of life and formation, these posts invite dialogue and thoughtful interpretation rather than aim to settle debates.

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Introduction & Overview

This blog began in 2011 while I was an undergraduate student, as a way to share retreat talks, essays, and reflections on my experiences at Xavier University. Its primary purpose was to detail my study abroad experience in Shanghai and serve as a “public journal” of that summer in China.…Continue reading “Introduction & Overview”

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October 17, 2025October 17, 2025
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Being an “And Companion”

God sees what human memory forgets. On Sunday, October 19, the Church honors the Feast of the North American Martyrs—St.…

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Looking like the One we Love

People often adopt the traits and characteristics of those they love.  Friends often look, act, and dress alike. Couples begin…

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Discerning Thomas

Earlier last week, I was invited to the Jesuits, and I accepted their offer to enter the novitiate to discern…

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Camino de Santiago

Day 27 – Walking a Parable

8 Jul 2016November 4, 2020
Day 27. El Beso, A Balsa to Molino de Marzán, Barbadelo. 24.2km. Beginning our day fueled by the farm grown vegetarian dinner and breakfast provided by a small sustainable albergue,…
Camino de Santiago

Day 26

7 Jul 2016November 4, 2020
Day 26. O'Cebreiro to A Balsa. 23.84km Often referred to as the "Way of the Common Person," the Camino de Santiago is truly a simple experience and one that can…
Camino de Santiago

Day 25

6 Jul 2016November 4, 2020
Day 25. Molinaseca to O'Cebreiro. Approximately 31km up a mountain.  Waking up this morning, we began our walk westward. In the distance a range of mountains spanned the horizon, by…
Camino de Santiago

Day 24

4 Jul 2016November 4, 2020
Day 24. Rabanal to Molinaseca 28.6km w/ 600m change in elevation.  Refreshed spiritually and rejuvenated physically from our retreat in Rabanal, we were excited to make our way past one…
Camino de Santiago

Day 23

3 Jul 2016November 4, 2020
Day 23. San Salvador de Monte Irago, Benedictine Monastery, Rabanal deal Camino. Retreat Day. 0km. In a quiet unassuming village situated along the side of a mountain is a Benedictine…
Camino de Santiago

Day 22

2 Jul 2016November 4, 2020
Day 21. Villar de Mazarife to Astorga. 31km.  Day 22. Astorga to Rabanal del Camino. 20.4km Along the route to Santiago, you regularly pass fellow Pilgrims wishing them, Buen Camino! That…
Camino de Santiago

Day 20

30 Jun 2016November 4, 2020
Day 20. Leon to Villar de Mazarife 21.8km. Graffitied on the walls of the albergue is wisdom left from pilgrims who sheltered here for a night. Some are mantras egging…
Camino de Santiago

Day 19

29 Jun 2016November 4, 2020
Day 18. Bercianos to Mansilla, 26.7km. Followed by a quick 25 minute bus into the heart of Leon.  Day 19. Leon. 0km. (Though my pedometer says I walked 11k, so…
Camino de Santiago

Day 17

27 Jun 2016November 4, 2020
Day 16. Villalcázar de Sirga to Ledigos. 29.1km Day 17. Ledigos to Bercianos del Real Camino. 26.9km  Writing and rereading past entries, I noticed quickly that often stories were left…
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Day 15

25 Jun 2016November 4, 2020
Day 13. Burgos to Hontanas 32.2km.  Day 14. Hontanas to San Nicolás, Itero del Castillo 21km.  Day 15. Itero del Castillo to Villalcázar de Sirga 31.1 km.  In many ways…
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Day 12

22 Jun 2016November 4, 2020
Day 11. Belorado to Agés 30.3km. Day 12. Agés to Burgos 23.5km. After completing day 12 and arriving in Burgos at around 286.8km traveled of the 790km journey to Santiago…
Camino de Santiago

Day 10

20 Jun 2016November 4, 2020
Day 10. Grañon to Belorado. 15.7km. (After three 30k days in a row, this was a much needed short day.) After 10 days on the Camino, here's what an average…

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