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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

Out and About

14 Jun 2012June 14, 2012
Feeling at 家 in China http://youtu.be/ERNawoNaqT8
Summer in China

Making Julia Child Proud

13 Jun 2012
After some extended prodding Fei Fei to teach me how to mach some traditional Chinese dishes, she finally caved. The dishes decided and the date set, today. Together we ventured to the…
Summer in China

好久不见!

12 Jun 2012June 13, 2012
Update (June 13, 2012): Fellow blogger and USAC participant has a large gallery of pictures from Hangzhou. Check it out! I want to first begin by apologizing for the delay…
Public Theology & Spirituality…

Can you believe the differences that four years can make?

7 Jun 2012June 9, 2014
If you do not mind, let me take a moment to depart from my normal postings about China and allow me a bit of nostalgia to talk about my college,…
Summer in China

This would NEVER happen America!

6 Jun 2012June 6, 2012
Apart from what your about to hear about in the video I would also like to mention one other thing that I did today that would never happen in America:…
Summer in China

A Recap of the Days Missed

4 Jun 2012June 4, 2012
The past couple days have been exciting and overwhelming, which as a result has caused the delay in my blogging.  That being said, this blog has a lot of weight…
Summer in China

Getting around in a Crowded Place

30 May 2012
Traveling in China offers many unique experiences. The subways are packed with more people than legally authorized. Pushing, shoving, and bumping into people are all common place. Stoping to assure…
Summer in China

The Pearl to Teaching

27 May 2012
These past few days have been very busy! On Friday, May 25, 2012, I finished my first week of classes–which is hard to believe only 9 more to go–and also…
Summer in China

Day 5, staying alive

24 May 2012
I write this as I'm forced to stay awake because the Korens next door are drunkenly playing guitar and singing horrible rendentions of "It's Been a Hard Days Night," "The Scientist,"  and…
Summer in China

An Interesting Day

22 May 2012May 23, 2012
Monday was to say the least "interesting." First day of classes, yay!, first day to really just explore, yay!, and the first day to run into a little trouble, yay!(?)…
Summer in China

First day in Shanghai…

20 May 2012May 21, 2012
Honestly, I have no clue what I'm doing/writing/vlogging exactly the current combination of lack of sleep, loud people (nationalities have been removed as to not indicate any one in particular, but…
Summer in China

So it begins…

18 May 2012May 22, 2012
Ok.. It's been an interesting morning: My passport and visa arrived just after 7am, yep that's right before I had to leave for the airport I told the lady I…

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