One thing I’ve learned on the road towing my travel trailer is to slow down. Savor the moment and the experience. Don’t rush toward a goal so that you
A Surprise Sodality at St. Ann’s Bethany Beach Parish
A delightful surprise awaited me at St. Ann's Parish in Bethany Beach, Delaware last week. While camping at Delaware Seashore State Park, I searched
NYC’s 9/11 Memorial Speaks to the Pandemic
As the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, I recall my visit to New York City two years ago. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum - and the nearby
Classical Beauty in New Churches
Several new churches in Virginia capture the classical beauty of older forms of construction. Both Saint Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church in Fairfax
First Saint Patrick’s Day Parade…in Saint Augustine FL
Yesterday, I learned that the first Saint Patrick’s Day parade in the United States took place in Saint Augustine, Florida. I visited Saint Augustine
White Sands and Blue Skies
Who wouldn’t love sliding down a white sand slope under blue skies in a bright green saucer sled? Crystals of white glisten in the sun and swirl
Mardi Gras and New Orleans
Mardi Gras is the last fling before the penitential season of Lent. After several weeks, this festival culminates on "Fat Tuesday" before Ash
Two Saint Isidore Churches Many Miles Apart
Two Saint Isidore churches many miles apart beautifully illustrate the commonalities of worship. At first glance, the village of Agua Fria near Santa
Carlsbad Caverns: An Underground Cathedral
In the absence of light, darkness has no color. To say I am enveloped in soft black velvet does not capture the experience. I cannot see my hand in