From January 23, 2020 My stomach was tied in knots yesterday morning. History has taught me that at any moment things with Ecarlatte can be derailed. Because I’ve known the tap-tap driver who arranged for the truck and would be coming with the driver, I had full confidence they would be here at 10:00am as promised. But I was worried…

From January 22, 2020 I don’t like writing about our precarious financial situation. I will offer you, in the spirit of transparency, the bottom-line situation and the relief that is on its way. But of greater importance is the steps we are taking to reduce expenses and ensure that we pass with the flying colors the next government inspection.

From January 21, 2020 In the years that I was teaching a special two-week course on writing at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, I often ate in the Jesuit quarters atop the university. During those meals I met many interesting Jesuits from around the world. One was from Ireland and he taught fundamental theology at the Greg. His name…