Growing up, I saw most of the marriages around me crumble. More often than not, it was the men who ran their relationships into the ground, whether by being unfaithful or worse.

The Eucharist is the original A.A. meeting. We need to encourage each other, remind each other that we are not alone, that our savior has called us together.

"The date was chosen as a sign of the will to build life and fraternity where others sowed death and destruction," said a communique by the Vatican press office Sept. 11.

Fresh off the papal flight, Gerry tells us if a schism may actually happen.

After Oct. 15, 53% of the cardinal electors will have been appointed by Francis.

I think of mentors and helpers, men and women of kindness and compassion, heroes who listen to their better angels, as triggers for good.