Reckoning

Three Levels of Gratitude

And is a divine punishment also a divine gift?

Nov 25 • 

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Why Serve?

It shouldn't primarily be about getting recognized or thanked

Nov 11 • 

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When the Angels Sing

What a punk rock band got right about love, life, and death

Nov 7 • 

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October 2025

Try Alone, Fail Alone

Even Moses needed a little help from his friends

Oct 20 • 

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When God's Megaphone Shouts

And a bit about how Dostoevsky and Saint Paul say we should respond

Oct 8 • 

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September 2025

Don't Be Afraid of Life

Solidarity, suffering, and resilience

Sep 22 • 

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I signed a book deal. Here's what my book is about.

It's not a memoir, and I think that's a good thing.

Sep 3 • 

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July 2025

Who runs the U.S. military?

Part 7 of 10 on The Armed Forces Officer

Jul 17 • 

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Thy Blind Instrument

Ask not to see, not to know--only to be used

Jul 3 • 

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June 2025

Leading at the Top: Command

Part 6 of 10 on The Armed Forces Officer

Jun 26 • 

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May 2025

Dear Cardinal Electors

I'm a Catholic industrial/organizational psychologist. Here's how I'm thinking about the Conclave.

May 5 • 

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April 2025

What Heroism Looks Like

Reflections after visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial

Apr 28 • 

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