A discomfort to long for
Just admitting to myself I am not ok was a huge relief. It was liberating. It was a step in the right direction.
Brian Schumacher
Latest articles by Brian Schumacher
Arguing with Mom about priesthood: This time, I got the ‘I told you so’
It should be noted that I am a convert to Catholicism and my parents are not. Though my parents have never been anti-Catholic, there was some concern.
A kid’s ultimate adventure: Spying with Joshua (and Jesus)
Pilgrims to the Manger: Spies have been around almost as long as humanity itself, and you can find them in the Bible. Joshua was one of 12 spies sent out by Moses.
What Moses (and Jesus) gave up
Pilgrims to the Manger: Our Advent series continues with perhaps the most consequential figure of the Old Testament.
During Advent, we become Noah
Pilgrims to the Manger: We think of Noah as a man hard at work. But there's another characteristic that's more important this season.
Studying to be priests? Couldn’t think of anything better to do?
Here's why I decided to blow off the British Museum for a couple hours in a London pub.
The bell pepper scenario
As Christians we are not called to impose ourselves on anyone. Rather we are meant to bring out their natural talents and skills to become who Christ calls them to be.
Before David could beat Goliath, he had to realize this
I said “Brian, let them go” and I felt a weight off my shoulders.
I stopped to smell the … honeysuckle
I’ve been stuck seeing the world in snapshots. But the amount of life around me is astonishing.
A lifelong lesson from a spicy pepper and a cheap train
The woman on the radio found a way to gain control of the pain, and make it work for her.
Learning to love being misunderstood
Each individual comes into any situation with an entire history unique to themselves, and they will interpret those situations in a unique way.
Learning from a campfire
For the longest time I couldn’t quite put my finger on why everyone seems so attracted to campfires. Then it hit me.
Van Gogh’s insight that will change how you see your everyday life
In the everyday lives of everyday people Van Gogh saw a latent vivacity begging for expression.