As a Carmelite friar and priest in the Archdiocese of New York, I hear quite regularly the religious laments from the socially-liberated class that sees
“We tell stories because our Redeemer is a Master Storyteller—and the story is the net by which we catch souls for the Kingdom.”—Mark Hart, of
Off the Shelf 109 – R. Jared Staudt One of the oldest drinks known to man…next to water of course..is alcohol. Brewed out of necessity
It’s a well-known fact that minor addictions can disrupt your life, but major addictions can destroy your life. Technological Addictions People are glued to their
The kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force. (Matthew 11:12) My fallen nature is anxious and fearful. Although I’m
I was born and received the early sacraments—Baptism, First Confession, and First Communion—during the papacy of Pius XII. Admittedly this was a long time ago;
Who Has the Reins? The prayer leader invited my group to close our eyes and to imagine standing next to a horse along with Jesus.
Terror Experienced in Youth I have come to realize that a sense of terror has been a hidden part of my interior life for many
Summoned by Pope Francis, bishops from around the world will hold a summit at the Vatican from February 21-24, 2019. The bishops, under the leadership
In case you were not aware alcohol has a had a long history in the Church. Originally brewed by monks out of necessity for something
the Lord turned and looked at Peter; and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows
UPDATED to include links as they come in. + + + A false narrative diverts attention from hundreds of thousands at the March for Life, besmirching
Off the Shelf 108 – John Bergsma If you are one who loves studying Scripture than this episode is for you. Dr. John Bergsma joins
Now that is one theological mouthful. Some definitions may help. The meanings of “deified” and “human” are fairly clear. “Hypostasis” has been defined in several
When a baby is born, the mother doesn’t think about what she’s wearing. She opts for whatever’s comfortable on her post-partum body, a body that
At the risk of stereotyping, most Christian pop music tends to be upbeat. There is a fair bit of exuberance and praise. My experience is
The Bible is full of wonderful quotes, parables, teachings, etc. Most of us know them when we hear them. But that is only the supernatural
It seems as though parents today are facing some of the greatest challenges ever in raising their kids. Now that may sound cliché but we
Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear,
Off the Shelf 107 – Kevin Vost Many feel Thomas Aquinas is hard to read. Have you ever considered thinking like him? On the episode
The family celebrations are over. The guests are gone, and we are getting back to the daily routines of life. Among Catholics celebrating Christmas or Easter
Discussing theology with our Protestant brothers and sisters is often interesting, but it can also be quite frustrating. For instance, many Protestants, particularly those from
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself
Christmas Eve Nostalgia At this year’s Christmas Eve children’s Mass eight traditional Christian carols were sung. I found myself singing even though I can’t carry
