“The year runs our of time, And we run too (breathless), Looking for a child to share our burden And turn our dreams into crystals of reality” - Fr. Joseph A. Fata To say that 2025 was a year filled with running is an understatement. I feel as though I have been running since the ball dropped in New York City a year ago. Running itself isn’t the problem—the problem is that despite all this running around, I haven’t lost a single pound. Like every year, 2025 came with its ups

This homily reflects on John 1:1–18 by acknowledging the real darkness present in the world and in our lives, while proclaiming the central hope of Christmas: that the Light of Christ enters that darkness and is not overcome by it. Rather than denying suffering, the homily presents the Incarnation as God’s loving response—Christ coming in vulnerability to dwell among us. It invites listeners to trust in the enduring strength of this Light and to carry Christ’s hope into their

Today has been a deeply difficult day for me, personally. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve barely picked up my phone, glanced at social...

The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025) at St. Patrick Church and The University Parish...

The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on Holy Thursday (April 17, 2025) at St. Patrick Church in Kent. Tonight, we stand at...

The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the fourth Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 30, 2025) The parable of the Prodigal Son...

The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time (Sunday, February 23rd, 2025) The words of...

The following was a homily that Fr. Wainio preached on the third Sunday of Ordinary Time (Sunday, January 26th, 2025) The Spirit of the...

Have you ever been so surprised you were speechless? It doesn't happen to me often, but it recently did.

Saturday, September 7, 2024, started like any other day. There was no sign that, by nightfall, our world would be turned upside down....

The Canfield Fair shaped my life and I think it can shape yours too!

Lately, I've been through a few situations that have truly stolen my joy. If you're anything like me, someone who always seeks joy in...

The work and lives of Catholic Sisters and Nuns continue to have a profound impact on the world. This week, we commemorate National...

It was exactly a year ago yesterday, on March 6th, that our seminary community had the tremendous opportunity to meet with Pope Francis....

There’s something truly remarkable about the way social media has the ability to bring back memories from the past. Just the other day, a...

In the opening pages of his book Great Lent Journey to Pascha the well-known and influential Orthodox priest, theologian, and author, Fr....