I return to what I love, and I leave behind that which does not serve the highest good.
I leave behind the din and darkness and seek only the face of Creation!
These wanderings, then, are that part of my soul that left the world behind
to find the sacred in all things –
to live my calling authentically as the +Christ taught.
This is my journey; my soul is laid bare for the world to see.
About Fr. Kenn
I am a priest and a licensed professional counselor – I’m doing what I love.
After over 30 years of service, 23 of which were ordained, I can honestly say I’ve struggled to find Christ in most of what I have experienced, yet I am incredibly thankful for the lessons I have learned.
My writings best explore who I am. There are some out there with very strong opinions about who I am – most of those have relied on gossip and ad hominem, and frankly, I do not care what they think. That is between them and their final judgment. What matters more to me is that my heart is free, clear, and grounded in the teachings I espouse.
I will forever LIVE my calling. What others do – that’s up to them…
So, About Me? Read on and see for yourself!
Latest Articles
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Some posts are edited from articles I wrote years ago, which were published in an independent Catholic zine.
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The Cloak of Falsehood
The Cloak of FalsehoodEl Manto de la Falsedad In the sacred halls where light should dwell, there are shadows that whisper of deceit. Men who don the robes of righteousness, their voices echoing with the language of divinity, but their…
Forgiving, But Not Forgetting: Navigating the Complexity of Healing
Fr. Kenn Nelan created the images in this post. The images in this post may NOT be reproduced or used without the author’s express written permission. In the tapestry of life, we sometimes find ourselves in situations where we are…
My Belief Is Better Than Yours
In our pursuit of faith, we often debate baptism, church membership, and the intricacies of doctrine. Rather than embracing the spirit of unity and love, we dissect and label the beliefs of others who don’t align with our own. We…
Light a Candle or Pull a Sliver?
“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness”1https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/03/19/candle/ is a Chinese proverb meaning it is better to do something about a problem than complain about it. Lighting a Candle in Darkness vs. Removing the Plank from Others’…