I am not Dodo Conway. Perhaps no one is, she’s a fictional character after all. Dodo appears in Sylvia Plath’s novel, The Bell Jar, several
Off the Shelf 121 – Father Kevin McKenna Catholic social teaching confuse you? Not certain what it is or what the Church really teaches on
I recently underwent a medical emergency that required an amputation of the remainder of my left foot and part of my leg. I am now
When we think of Divine Mercy, we think of God’s loving devotion to us and His compassionate forgiveness of our sins. God’s mercy extends to
O Lord, we are so easily deceived still into expecting from you a kingdom governed according to the laws of this world. Keep our eyes
Anger and Reason My 43-year-old son reminded me several weeks ago how he and his younger brother used to hide from me when they were
What do you think of when you think of a radical? Is it someone with funky hair, piercings, tattoos, and bumper stickers? Is it someone
So many people today deny the reality of hell, as though ignoring it, would render it non-existent (Don’t try this method with the IRS!). But
[Editor’s Note: This article includes suggestions for living Holy Week. Bookmark this article or pin it on Pinterest for future reference!] Easter without Holy
There is a certain mysterious and mystical quality to the unfolding of the events of life when seen through the eyes of one who lives
Consecration to Jesus through Mary: does the notion pique your interest? Does it sound spiritually powerful, or does it raise questions? Many people have consecrated
“Be not afraid of faith: some are born with faith, some achieve faith, and some have faith thrust upon them.” (with apologies to William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.)
As we enter the season of the Triduum we draw our attention to the suffering of our Lord and his ultimate forgiveness towards those who
The first Army Medal of Honor was awarded in 1863 to Private Jacob Parrott in the Civil War. Typically, when we think of Medal of
Off the Shelf 120 – Gary Jansen This week on Off the Shelf, Gary Jansen returns to discuss a recently released book from Image Books
During my first and only pregnancy, I was frequently asked about my plans for baby number two. I was a bit older as a first-time
We are at war. Each day we are soldiers, walking out onto a battlefield. Some people are acutely aware of the ongoing battle and are
Temptation … I used to fear it like the plague – but now I relish in it! Sounds pretty bizarre, I know, let me explain…
One of the things I often ask of God in this season is for the grace to contemplate God’s Love in the Passion of Christ,
Many atheists and agnostics are fond of asking for scientific proof of God’s existence. They say that if science can’t show that he exists, we
Off the Shelf 119 – Steve Weidenkopf The history of the Catholic Church is one word…FASCINATING. It”s a 2000 year history full of drama, intrigue,
… [Jesus] took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his
Navigating the teachings of the Church can be a daunting task. It is made even worse these days with rise of social media and along
I often get all caught up in myself and experience various distressing thoughts and anxieties. These are a combination of temptations to sinful behavior as
