Brad Bursa

A brief introduction to the Stella Maris Institute I thought I would take some time to let my readers in on our latest project at the Family of Parishes. As we respond to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s pastoral planning process, we are taking innovative steps to advance the mission of the Catholic Church in our…

Without a perfect human love, perfect joy remains out of reach. Prefatory Note: In a previous post, I announced that I was beginning a year-long effort to articulate the gospel according to Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI. This is the fourth installment in that series. I was scooping up my children because I thought the graveside service…

Reflections on Brood XIV and my humanity. Around the time one of our kids turn two, I’ll start to have him or her join me for weekly lawn mowing ritual. This summer, Blaise is two. So he’s the one now perched on my lap. I realize in our sterile, sanitized suburban neighborhood, I’m sure the…