Called the “20th century doctor of the Church” by Pope Pius XII, the philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand was also an outspoken critic of Adolph Hitler, leading
I was born in 1959, while my bride of nearly four decades was born in 1960. It is flabbergasting to now find that some of
Toward the end of the Christmas season, Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals to Rome: The Holy See Press Office released details of
The Pontifical Council for the Family’s The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality (TMHS, 12/8/95) is a catechetical masterpiece, suitable for bookending with Saint Pope John Paul II’s Theology of
With regard to the sanctitiy of human life and the sanctity of the transmission of human life (i.e.. via a permanent and always open to
Of course not! God entrusted the Catholic church with safeguarding the truth that sets us free. Incredulity is the neglect of revealed truth or the
Wives and husbands have always been called by God to use their sexuality to unite and to procreate! God blessed them and God said to
In what appears to be a misguided effort to make Catholicism seem more appealing, some clergy avoid preaching about sin – at least sins regarding human sexuality
For many years, people were inspired by the selfless generosity of religious sisters caring for the ill and impoverished – a “secret weapon” if you
Aware that some are wrongly fearful of God’s justice, Pope St. John Paul II very much emphasized God’s mercy! It is always true that God
Back in the late 1800s Pope Leo XIII had a few things to say about marriage, family, and society. His words are still relevant today.
Background Washington, D.C.’s new archbishop, Cardinal Robert McElroy, has advocated heterodox pastoral positions which appear heterodox to me (cf, America Magazine. 6/24/23). It is anticipated that he will
Introduction As I wrote at the start of 2024: In times of confusion, we must remind ourselves that we always have the sacraments and the
Background As per a decade old report on a conference about the lifelong, exclusive bond between one man and one woman: the focus of the
Background Fifteen years ago, I was fascinated by prophetic commentary from a health care law expert (Amazon review of Diagnosis Critical, 10/24/2009): Catholics may have to
Background I grew up in the 1970s Diocese of Brooklyn, which saw itself as being at the forefront of the treatment of people with disabilities. I
Background More than a half-century ago, St Pope Paul VI warned that “the smoke of Satan has entered the Church of God” (6/29/1972). He went
Introduction: What is the Source of Confusion? I believe confusion about one’s gender ultimately has demonic roots. Our God is Truth Itself! We can benefit
Introduction: Paul Mankowski, S.J. I recently read Karen Hall’s biography of the late, great Father Paul Mankowski, S.J., an ardent and untiring defender of the Faith.
Background Way back in a fifth-grade classroom conversation, I recall citing Fatima and/or Lourdes as proof for God’s existence. To myself and the 50+ other
Dear Newlyweds speaks of marriage and parenthood with moving and deeply respectful admiration and esteem. Since the 1970s, I have encountered Catholics (clergy, religious, and laity)
Background: NYC Was the One-Time Home to the First U.S. Saints In 1946, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first U.S. citizen that the Church
