On a brisk January morning in 2007, a lone violinist set up in the L’Enfant Plaza subway station arcade in Washington, D.C. The man opened
Imagine a parent asking a child to build a castle. The child may stare blankly back. He possesses no materials, no plan, and no guidance.
As Catholics we receive a direct call to our mission from Christ Himself. And it is a call we should not ignore. In His Sermon
In his 1946 essay “Politics and the English Language,” George Orwell wrote, “Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and
In a world where the music filling the airwaves can go out of style, the Christmas season brings music steeped in tradition. At least for
While traveling throughout the U.S. I often stop at Catholic churches to say a short prayer. Sadly, they are locked about half the time, but
Halloween is big business today. It has become the second biggest commercial holiday in the U.S. behind Christmas. Billions are spent on costumes, decorations, and
This past week Bishop Baron’s YouTube podcast “Bishop Barron Presents,” was left without a guest. Evil snuffed the life out of the young civil rights
For centuries, western mythology portrayed dragons as murderous, greedy hoarders of treasure, destroyers of villages, and adversaries to virtuous heroes. They were like Smaug in
In today’s world, it is common to recognize first responders at sporting events, community gatherings, or on national holidays. And well they should be recognized.
On May 21, 2025, a horrific crime occurred in Washington, D.C. A man brutally murdered a young Christian couple. The two young people were murdered
In a world at odds with Christian values, Catholics face a critical challenge. How does one live faithfully in an economy that often promotes sin?
Recently, I read an article at Business Insider that was troubling. The article is about people justifying theft in the name of social justice. The
Before my wife and I were married, we both discerned that at least one of our children would be adopted. We felt it was a
Decades ago, as a newly graduated engineer, I worked for a company that invested heavily in its people. My employment there turned out to be
In gathering spaces before and after mass, it’s common to find at least one posting for a pilgrimage abroad. Italy and the Holy Land are
Because of all the ‘Chreasters,’ standing room only and even overflows at Mass regularly happen on the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord. A
During my work-related travels over the past several years, I’ve had the pleasure of attending Mass at many different parishes. One thing I’ve noticed is
Governments and political leaders will never solve spiritual problems. Solving spiritual problems is, after all, not one of the functions of government. Far too often
Over the centuries, the Catholic Church has honored God’s command from Genesis to “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it.” Both ordained
This past month, in the men’s group I belong to, we recounted which saint inspired us the most. St. Joseph and St. Michael got top
This past month, I read an article reporting that anti-terrorism training was held at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) labeling the National Right to Life
