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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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Summer in China

一个月

10 Jul 2012November 4, 2020
I miss Twitter. There are so many things here I could Twit about, so yesterday I went around with the theme "#thatawkwardmomentwhen" so below you'll find a collection of a…
Summer in China

Secession 2 Has Begun

6 Jul 2012
Week one of Session 2 is coming to an end, thus marking the fact that this time next month I'll be in Beijing with my mom before finally heading home.…
Summer in China

The Busy-Person Update

1 Jul 2012
Unnamed Busy-Person: "Bobby, I live a busy life and haven't been able to keep up with your blog. Can you just give a quick update to let me know what…
Summer in China

Government Conspiracies

30 Jun 2012June 29, 2012
Wisdom comes with the respect for knowledge.
Public Theology & Spirituality…

I am dreaming.

29 Jun 2012June 29, 2012
Last night I had the WORST DREAM EVER! Here's how it went: After a long day of sightseeing, I decide to not set my alarm and allow myself to sleep in,…
Summer in China

June 28, 2012

28 Jun 2012June 28, 2012
The odd thing about the often long and lonely path of life is that when you get to the end of it and look back, you'll find that it was…
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I am…

27 Jun 2012
Recently an NPR series, This American Life, did a piece on "Americans In China" (links to transcript and audio) and it’s caused me to question what does it mean to be an American,…
Summer in China

Can you meet me halfway?

25 Jun 2012
Here I am, just over five weeks in Shanghai–I've virtually reached the halfway point. I can hardly believe it. In a way, it feels like I've been here forever, and…
Summer in China

Improv!

24 Jun 2012June 26, 2012
Ok, I briefly mentioned that I joined an improv group. While I have yet to have a practice, the show I attended was great. Below is their set-list, it was basic, but honestly…
Summer in China

A wild ride

23 Jun 2012June 9, 2014
Updated on Sunday, June 24, 2011 This is just a quick post that will be added to in time... Ok, now it's time to add a little depth. Below you'll…
Summer in China

Random Insignificance

19 Jun 2012June 19, 2012
Here's a completely non-Chinese comment to start the post: I find it  hilarious when facebook recommends "people you may know" and yet you've never seen those strangers in your life. Now here's a completely Chinese…
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The Diversity of Teaching

18 Jun 2012June 18, 2012
I've never prefaced one of my blog posts before, but because this one has two starkly different sides, I figured that it would at least help. There are two parts…

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