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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

I Miss My Dad

19 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 16: Carrión de los Condes to Terradillos de los Templarios Official: 26.13 km // iPhone Step Count: 25.6 km **I have been wrestling with the following reflection for several…
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Diverse Camino

18 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 15: Boadilla del Camino to Carrión de los CondesOfficial: 25.63 km // iPhone Step Count: 26.4 km While the Camino de Santiago cuts through northern Spain, the people who…
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The difference 500 miles make

17 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 13: Burgos to Hontanas Official: 31.37 km // iPhone Step Count: 30.3 km Stage 14: Hontanas to Boadilla del Camino Official: 28.39 km // iPhone Step Count: 30.97 km…
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The Well Worn Path

15 Jun 2019
Stage 12: Atapuerca to Burgos Official 19.83k // iPhone Step Count 20.1km Into the bustling city of Burgos there are two paths. One that is well marked along industrial buildings,…
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Camino de Prayers

14 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 11: Tosantos to AtapuercaOfficial: 25.5 km // iPhone Step Count: 24.8 km   We each hold a prayer. A wish to God for magis (more). An intention to better…
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Walking with Others

13 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 10: Grañón to Tosantos Official: 20.75 km // iPhone Step Count: 23.07 km It’s weird. On the Camino you quickly being to notice the suttle differences and textures of…
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Beauty of the Camino

12 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 9: Nájera to Grañón Official: 27.77km // iPhone Step Count: 29.6km   A pilgrim is different than a tourist. While the cities and towns may be our daily destinations,…
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I am an asshole

11 Jun 2019February 13, 2021
Stage 7: Torres del Rio to Logroño Official: 19.93km // iPhone Step Count 23.46km Stage 8: Logroño to Nájera Official: 28.9km // iPhone Step Count: 29.8km I am an asshole. …
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Communal Meals

9 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 5: Puente la Reina to Estella Official: 21.99km // iPhone Step Count: 22.26km Stage 6: Estella to Torres del Río Official: 29.3km // iPhone Step Count: 28.9km Celebrating daily…
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Do you love me?

7 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
In tonight’s Gospel, we hear Jesus ask Peter three times the question, “Do you love me?” Understanding John’s Gospel and the intent of his writing, we understand that the author…
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The Shadows on the Hill of a Forgiveness

7 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 4: Pamplona to Puente la Reina Official: 23.65 km // iPhone Step Count: 25.9 km https://www.instagram.com/p/ByaWHbCpT8x/?igshid=yn5ltpebqgvr Each morning provides a remarkably interesting chorus of sounds. A random assortment of…
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Short Walk to Pamplona

6 Jun 2019November 4, 2020
Stage 3: Larrasoaña to Pamplona  Official: 14.82km // iPhone Step Count: 17.18km After an extended day in the rain, arriving last night in Larrasoaña was a comfort I deeply needed.…

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