The promised land

MAY 9, 2009 — Moses wandered in the desert for 40 years before he saw the Promised Land. It took me almost 41. But my wanderings haven’t all been in the desert. Earlier today, about 150 people — media, guests, and clergy — gathered atop...

On the ground in Jordan

After months of planning and anticipation, I’m sitting on Royal Jordanian Flight 264, a direct flight from Chicago to Amman, Jordan. This will be a short post because I’m tapping this out on my iPhone. In 12 hours, we will land 6,228 miles from home! What...

On the ground in Jordan

MAY 7, 2009 — After months of planning and anticipation, I’m sitting on Royal Jordanian Flight 264, a direct flight from Chicago to Amman, Jordan. This will be a short post because I’m tapping this out on my iPhone. In 12 hours, we will land 6,228...

Cardinal Bevilacqua addresses Notre Dame controversy

MAY 4, 2009 — Retired Philadelphia Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua, has just released his April 8 letter to Notre Dame University President Fr. John Jenkins. The Cardinal’s office gave permission for me to make the letter public. The letter is posted in its...