Paul’s Writings
Paul’s Writings
An article in The Priest magazine aimed at Catholic ordained clergy, inviting them to consider how to set a tone to welcome visitors and guests in their parish communities, especially with regard to the mental health crisis and annual holiday reconnections.
An article on the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston website aimed at Catholics in Texas on the expanding pastoral work of the U.S. Bishops in their National Catholic Mental Health Campaign (https://www.usccb.org/mentalhealth).
An article in America magazine aimed at Catholic leaders, focusing on the reality of Lenten engagement and moments of return and inviting them to consider how to accompany Lenten visitors and guests for a deeper, lifelong engagement in the faith.
An academic article in religions journal aimed at Christian leaders, focusing on the development of a new ecclesial paradigm based on Pope Francis’s “field hospital” analogy, which emphasizes pastoral care as a primary step in ministerial accompaniment.
An article in the USCCB Evangelization and Catechesis Secretariat newsletter aimed at Catholic leaders focusing on Pope Francis’ Christus Vivit and how to pastorally engage with young adults who may be struggling in their everyday lives.
A short biblical reflection for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A), particularly 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12. Written for Salt + Light Media, based in Canada, this article examines the vocational nature of our lives.