With God in Iraq
A Day in the Life of a Military Chaplain
1000 hours (10:00 a.m.): I am traveling with a military convoy, making pastoral visits to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. First stop is their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in a central Iraq town. I set up for Mass in a corner of the busy area where the Marines eat, recreate, and do triage for the wounded. Continue »
My Desert Experience
A Spiritual Journey in Afghanistan
Even if you’ve never set foot in a desert, you’ve probably had what could be described as desert experiences. I’m talking about those times of trial or testing, when you discover that God is very near. Continue »
God Has Not Let This Place Destroy Me!
This is what this ugly prison has done for me – brought me to my Master.
I wake up this beautiful God-filled morning, and I begin to count my blessings. Looking out the window, I see the trees that are so green and billowy. Continue »
