• Churches. Houses. Laundry Rooms
    Churches. Houses. Laundry Rooms
    November 7, 2025
    "The houses in your village have eyes. Who lives inside?"
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  • Change of Seasons
    Change of Seasons
    October 31, 2025
    "Summer’s hittin’ the road," says the brown grass waving in the pasture. "Winter’s a-comin’," says the north wind rattling the barn doors.
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  • Happy Cowboys
    Happy Cowboys
    October 25, 2025
    The Pharisee in today's gospel passage reminds me of a horse.
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  • Punch-the-Clock Monks
    Punch-the-Clock Monks
    October 22, 2025
    Sunlight shimmers on the surface of a small lake. Atop a nearby ridge, a massive church casts its gaze across the rolling terrain.
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  • Small Towns. Big Hearts.
    Small Towns. Big Hearts.
    October 8, 2025
    The bell rings for homeroom. A kid who works at the farm store gives me a nod.
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  • My Father. My Self.
    My Father. My Self.
    October 2, 2025
    When I was young, people would comment on the resemblance I bore to my father.
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  • Wallets and Rosaries
    Wallets and Rosaries
    September 25, 2025
    If you want to know the health of your soul, take a look at your credit balance.
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  • A Firm Grip
    A Firm Grip
    September 18, 2025
    Show me your friends, show me yourself.
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  • Motel Morning Prayer
    Motel Morning Prayer
    September 5, 2025
    The alarm rings. I yawn and stretch. The room smells of stale cigarette smoke.
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  • Prodigal Son
    Prodigal Son
    March 29, 2025
    by Fr. Luke
    If I were an artist, I would paint a portrait of the prodigal son.
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  • "Don't scare my sheep!"
    February 20, 2025
    by Fr. Luke
    "The measure with which you measure will be measured back to you."
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  • Dove Hunters
    Dove Hunters
    February 12, 2025
    by Fr. Luke
    Camouflage caps. Yellow vests. Shotguns angled across their chests.
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  • Tabernacles, Coveralls and Coffee Cups
    Tabernacles, Coveralls and Coffee Cups
    January 20, 2025
    by Fr. Luke
    "Home is where the heart is." We know this saying. We know it's true.
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  • Commander of Legion
    Commander of Legion
    January 13, 2025
    by Quint Seal, guest contributor
    The natives referred to this region as Medicine Country A place that forces you to come face to face with yourself.
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  • Soul Regret
    Soul Regret
    December 12, 2024
    by Fr. Luke
    I recall the way his arm dangled out the window of a snazzy pink Pontiac. Sunglasses. Crew cut. I catch a drift of Aqua Velva aftershave.
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  • Interstate Intercessions
    Interstate Intercessions
    November 20, 2024
    by Fr. Luke
    Living in a remote part of Texas, I often find myself on the road when I should be praying the Office.
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  • Grave Matters
    Grave Matters
    November 5, 2024
    by Fr. Luke
    A month for all saints, all souls and visits to the cemetery.
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  • "What do you Want?"
    October 30, 2024
    by Fr. Luke
    Ever tried to block a cowboy running from a charging bull?
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  • Mary's Thoughts
    Mary's Thoughts
    October 7, 2024
    by Fr. Luke
    "Do not be afraid."
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  • The Mass as Ultralight Aircraft
    The Mass as Ultralight Aircraft
    September 27, 2024
    by Fr. Luke
    When was the last time you met someone who really impressed you?. Who was the last person who made you say to yourself, “What an amazing individual!”
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