Michael R. SullivanWhen being right is wrongSeveral years ago, I served a parish in the midst of a major renovation. The nave was closed, and Sunday to Sunday, we converted our Parish…Dec 12, 2017Dec 12, 2017
Michael R. SullivanAmerican wisdomI’m not sure why, but I’ve always been fascinated by the Kennedys. Perhaps it all began because of the JFK book on the coffee table in my…Jul 12, 2016Jul 12, 2016
Michael R. SullivanFear not, digitallyI am not a native of the digital generation. I have adopted it. At times slowly, and sometimes too quickly, I have found my way onto all…Jun 19, 20161Jun 19, 20161
Michael R. SullivanHow my son taught me to love AmericaYears ago, our family went to Boston for vacation. One afternoon, after touring the city, we were all exhausted, but my son wanted to go…May 30, 2016May 30, 2016
Michael R. SullivanWeakness made strong“I’m not sure I want to do that today,” I said as my colleague insisted.May 20, 2016May 20, 2016
Michael R. SullivanFrom roller rinks to firefighters: a new commandmentFor a video presentation of this story, originaly as a sermon at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Atlanta, GA…Apr 24, 2016Apr 24, 2016
Michael R. SullivanPat Conroy Saved My Life“I lived with the terrible knowledge that one day I would be an old man still waiting for my real life to start. Already, I pitied that old…Mar 5, 2016Mar 5, 2016
Michael R. SullivanEveryone carries something heavyWhen I became a fire department chaplain, I had no idea I would get a cool shirt. I also had no idea what would come with it.Feb 21, 20162Feb 21, 20162
Michael R. SullivanPray and Work(out)I’m addicted. To exercise. Honestly, if I haven’t hit the weights, people around me know it. The endorphins are my alcohol and deprivation…Feb 17, 2016Feb 17, 2016
Michael R. SullivanBut we’ve always done it that way and Jesus didn’t say a wordA priest, clad from head to toe in a black, wool cassock, sits three rows away on a train in Italy. After three hours travel, he has spoken…Jul 30, 2015Jul 30, 2015