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Silence

This week, all of us who study at St. Joseph’s seminary in New York are beginning our annual silent retreat. It serves as a perfect…

The Hidden Life

Last week a friend invited me to a movie called “The Hidden Life.” It’s about an Austrian named Franz Jägerstätter who refused to take the…

Shepherds

Have you ever wondered about the incredible role of the shepherds in the Christmas drama? Of all people, they are chosen to hear the words…

The Gift of Advent

Here at the seminary it is the time of year when the men in formation are finishing papers and preparing for exams. It can seem…