Author Archive for Wayne Topp

I am a married father of 6 who is constantly learning how to be a better dad and husband. I also have a passion for helping men to recognize their God-given identity as Sons of God and to live up to that great calling. I have been the Associate Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for the past 10 years and I enjoy running, listening to music, and just being with my family wherever that is.

The Inauguration and the March for Life: A Message for America
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The Inauguration and the March for Life: A Message for America

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Just yesterday, I received the homily of a pastor here in my home diocese that spoke powerfully of the strange juxtaposition of the two national events happening this week. Obviously, as of this writing, the first of these events, the presidential inauguration, has already occurred, but when we compare it to the second of these […]

A Tile in the Mosaic of Holiness History
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A Tile in the Mosaic of Holiness History

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With great clarity and even greater charity, Pope Benedict XVI has once again shown how blessed we are to have him as the leader of our universal church! In his most recent weekly Wednesday address, the pope urges all of us to answer our call to holiness and gives us practical advice on how to do […]

On Folding Underwear, Running a Marathon and Developing Discipline in Prayer
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On Folding Underwear, Running a Marathon and Developing Discipline in Prayer

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I fold my underwear. That is probably an overshare, so please forgive me. I also fold my socks, but I doubt that makes me unique, because folding socks makes sense, but underwear? What’s the point?! I have often had that discussion in my head and with my wife (especially when we were first married and […]