The giving of oneself to God and to neighbor is not only an act of charity. Giving it all requires a deep faith as well.
“Just do your best.” Chances are you heard that growing up, and even now may still hear it in adulthood. But it misses the mark
Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you
Michelangelo sculpted the Vatican Pieta, which is known worldwide and is, perhaps, the most viewed work of art in St. Peter’s church in the Vatican. Another
Here then are a few points I have written down to provide you with a standard of conduct to live up to; but our Lord,
Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth
“The time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine but, following their own desires and insatiable curiosity, … will stop listening to
Contrary to an illusion that some people seem to have, Sisters are not “born that way.” We don’t come into this world wearing a veil. Some
Around this time in 2012, I was a fresh college graduate and was preparing to depart for the Korean Peninsula to serve a year as
love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 Reverence is the oft-used term to describe whether a behavior is
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1b, RSV-CE) When my son Adam was a
How do people know that we are Catholic? The Joy of the Amish Children A few weeks ago, I was driving to my sister’s house
Recently I came across a Portuguese word, “saudade,” which means a melancholic longing for what was lost; a missing person, place or experience that is
When my boys were young, I attempted a backyard garden. Not a large garden full of a variety of culinary delights, but a small pumpkin
The “breaking news” announcement from our local newspaper took me by surprise. It announced the death of our veterinarian, Dr. Janet Veit, and her husband,
The haunting glow of fiery lava lights up the night sky near our house. The ever-moving lava has been visible like this for just six
INTRODUCTION Scientism, the belief that science can explain everything about the world and ourselves, is a religion, although not formally expressed as such. When
Patience is not one of my strong suits. Considering that one of my mother’s favorite sayings was, “Dear Lord, give me patience – and I
It is well known that there is a crisis in the Catholic Church across the western world. Parishes have closed due to declining attendance
It seems as though the devil has taken control of our world lately. Politicians are whole-heartedly embracing abortion, homosexual marriage, human cloning, embryonic stem cell
If you’re Catholic, you’ve probably heard at least once in your life that you should pray, fast, and give alms. These are the three traditional
Trying to conform to the world’s definition of living can cause great pressure to a Christian who wants to live the call to holiness. Many
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the
The America I Remember Still Exists Frequently, I feel as if I had been born as the Wisconsin Glacier retreated from New England. In reality, of course,
