LOVING

By Father Michael Sehler, S.J.

When I was a freshman at Gonzaga Jesuit High School in Washington D.C., we students were encouraged to read the works of Jesuit Father John Powell. In one of his books, Father Powell wrote: “We should never leave this world without having the people we love know that we love them.”

Now I don’t come from a particu...

Plane Talk

By Father Michael Sehler, S.J.

In June of 2007, I boarded a flight to Chicago from JFK in New York. Luckily, I was bumped up to first class. Usually sandwiched in coach, I was glad for a seat that was shaped more like my body, with leg room and with space enough for my own thoughts, that, I hoped would drift into dreams.

My seatmate however, would have none...

Eighteen hours of waiting, labor, and different types of discomfort and pain, my wife with no food except for an IV (intravenous), patiently went thru the remarkable birthing process.

On June 1, 2009 11:23 pm, Luke Anthony E. Autor was born. He is the most amazing baby in the world. Of course, I have to say that, I'm his Dad! At 9 lbs 1 oz and 19" long, he ...

This was written when I am in Saudi Arabia (08 September 2005) and sent to my girlfriend then who became my wife 6 months after..:)

I just want to share to you my dream if I become a father.

This is only a dream but I want to live and keep my aspiration as if it is real, who knows, it will happen. As some people say: "There is no price for a dream!"

I am dreaming of a happy family wherein my wife and children ...

     My husband and I are always busy for work, even on Sundays. There were times when Alvin was not able to attend the monthly prayer assembly or missed our household meetings because of work. So we   hardly have time to spend together.

     One Sunday, 19th of April, the restaurant where he works closed so they could have a day off. I was very happy about it because it was very timely for both of us t...

                          Before i join the CFC ministry, I was ill, a mammograph and bi opsy confirmed my worst fear, I was diagnosed w/ breast cancer (3rd stage), followed by mastectomy, a series of chemotheraphy and radiation. I thought my life was over. My question is, why me? a non-smoker a non-drinker and no history of cancer? Although my strong faith he...

Living in Bermuda could bore you at times. Away from the lures of a big city full of adventures, entertainment and the fun of being in the hustle and bustle of the busy streets of a metropolis. So I was ecstatic to find out that I will be heading to London for a two-week business trip. Finall...