Easter Controversy, a Fifty Day Festival
Timothy McHugh
April 14, AD2026
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He is risen! We are in the midst of celebrating the 50 days of Easter. Whether all Catholics realize it or not, Easter is a
Migration, Evangelism, and a Basilica
Timothy McHugh
January 31, AD2026
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Rome was conquered by Christianity through love and the blood of martyrs. Perhaps Arabia and the Middle East will be reconverted by Christianity through love
Why Catholics Might Think Twice About Dry January
Timothy McHugh
January 2, AD2026
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Many of us know someone who is planning a “dry January.” While there can certainly be benefits to abstaining from alcohol or other pleasures, doing
Advent Is Not Just a Countdown to Christmas
Timothy McHugh
December 3, AD2025
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Today, most Catholics see Advent as simply a countdown to Christmas. When pressed, most Catholics can explain that Advent is a time to prepare for
The Both And of Immigration
Timothy McHugh
October 18, AD2025
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The media, pundits, and activists on the left and the right still cannot figure out the Catholic Church and its teaching. Each time a statement
Thoughts and Prayers and Tragedy
Timothy McHugh
October 1, AD2025
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With the recent horrific shootings at Annunciation Parish in Minneapolis, the shooting of Charlie Kirk, and many more; the topic of prayer has once again
What Does Love Got to Do With It?
Timothy McHugh
August 23, AD2025
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The Gospels of Mathew, Mark, and Luke record Jesus saying the greatest commandments are to “love God with all your heart, soul, and mind,” and
Be a Good Catholic Sport
Timothy McHugh
July 28, AD2025
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There is tremendous excitement and interest in Pope Leo XIV around the world. He is an intellectual, a missionary, an administrative leader, and an American
What’s Wrong About Right and Wrong?
Timothy McHugh
June 22, AD2025
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In the time we live, there is great debate about what are seen as culture issues. These are perhaps the sharpest divides in our social
Pope Francis and the Ignatian Presupposition
Timothy McHugh
May 24, AD2025
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The surprising death of Pope Francis naturally led to a surge in articles, stories, and analysis of his papacy. From the secular mainstream media to
An Image of Jesus for Everyone
Timothy McHugh
April 26, AD2025
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Many protestants will criticize the images and statues in Catholic Churches. They accuse Catholics of violating the first commandment. A second argument specifically against the
The Both, And, of Saint Patrick
Timothy McHugh
March 22, AD2025
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Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the most widely known saint’s feast days along with Saint Valentine. There are many different aspects to Saint Patrick’s
Why Catholics Might Think Twice About Dry January
Timothy McHugh
February 19, AD2025
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Many of us know someone who has just completed a “dry January.” While there can certainly be benefits to abstaining from alcohol or other pleasures,
