In the Jewish literary tradition, repeating a thing three times is a form of grave emphasis. Such is the case with Luke 15. There are
The one thing worse than a theology that attempts to draw connections between physics and God is a theology that believes it has no need
I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I
Off the Shelf 097 John Michael Talbot This week’s guest requires no introduction. After four decades, fifty-plus albums, and thirty-plus books John Michael Talbot is
I am returning after four months of what turned out to be spiritual warfare to continue my monthly column for Catholic Stand. I am very
Words have power. As Christians, we believe that we are saved by the Word of God, Jesus Christ. Yet, even in human language words have
I have always struggled with feelings of insecurity and comparing myself to others, but I thought it was just a part of my personality. In
A lot of people don’t like to talk about death or dying. For many, death is a fearful thing. It’s a morbid subject. As the
Let us begin with a story: A man and woman, very distraught and discouraged about today’s problems, walk into a store and see Jesus Christ
A friend of mine once told me, “You Catholics don’t like people like me”, I am getting tired of some people who ‘broad-brush-stroke’ people into
Introducing Pete Socks Pete Socks has established himself as one of the most reliable Catholic book reviewers out there today. In his seven years of
There is a lot being written and produced about the “end times” these days. As Catholics we believe and profess that Jesus is coming again,
Many Catholics may have fairly active sacramental lives and prayer lives. Unfortunately, for some, their prayer lives often omit prayer with Scripture. Instead, they focus
“Mary, give me your heart…so full of love and humility, that I may be able to receive Jesus.” – St. Mother Teresa On October 6th,
The sex scandals in the Church will not be completely and thoroughly dealt with until the rampant infidelity to Catholic doctrine throughout all of the
Last September, I responded to Leonid Sirota, a professor of law at Auckland University, who stated on his blog Double Aspect that in Canadian civil
Every All Hallows’ Eve, Hallowe’en, or Halloween – whichever name is preferred – questions arise as to whether or not it is an acceptable holiday
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. —1 Timothy 5:20 (KJV) We talk about the clergy abuse scandals It seems lately
Do not go gentle into that good night. Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the
The gift of children is always a blessing. Always. Regardless of whether or not we believe we are ready for children, our Lord gives life
In the Old Testament, the People of God brought their sacrifices to the altar of the Lord. The smoke of the offering and the incense
We just celebrated the exaltation of the cross. It is good to remember that much of our lives on this earth is about the cross.
Preach the Gospel at all times. Use words if necessary. – attributed to St. Francis of Assisi It seems ironic that a great saint who
Lately it seems that the evil one has ramped up his attack on the faithful and on the Church. Consider the current revelations on sexual
