Some readers may recall that I live in a rather large community of priests and brothers, with a convent of sisters nearby. Since many are
“It should soon be possible dramatically to increase the intelligence and life span of a few individuals. They and their offspring could become a master
Science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Each can draw the other into a wider
In many, many religions other than Catholicism children do not take part in assemblies of the religion’s adherents along with adults. For me, it has
After the recent midterm elections here in America, CatholicVote CEO Brian Burch wrote, “Imagine a candidate for office saying, ‘My goal is to inspire Americans
To provide further justification, Father Martins told the crowd the powerful story of Saint Bernadette, the young woman who as a girl witnessed multiple Marian
A few Sundays ago, my wife and I drove to a parish in the Woodlands to visit a traveling relic exhibit titled “Treasures of the
When observing an object, we naturally want to know the purpose(s) for which it is made. For example, if I ask a car manufacturer why
A recent opportunity to speak to a group of young people about the saints had me digging into a variety of sources as to what
I was a Michigander in the beautiful hills of California, just outside of San Diego. It was August and my family traveled to John Paul
We are commanded to love God with our whole heart, our whole mind, our whole soul, and with all our strength. That’s a big challenge.
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as
Prayer is vital to growing in our faith. As Saint Padre Pio says, “Prayer is oxygen for the soul.” I think this paints a beautiful
By Anna Davis Minimalism has taken the world by storm. Whether it’s the aesthetic of bright white, empty rooms, or an excuse to (finally) clear
Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and
I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no
I got reminded two months ago that Death is coming for me. The cardiologist, who had incidentally diagnosed my late mother’s atrial fibrillation, told me
By Elizabeth McClung Grief changes the lens through which you see the world. Everything seems new. But, it isn’t new as in novel and filled
Joe died suddenly and quickly from a heart attack. He lived alone so no one knew Joe had died until a neighbor found him on
If I was ever diagnosed with a terminal illness, I’ve often wondered, how I would I react? Would I be filled with fear and dread?
Thanksgiving is coming up quickly, with Advent and Christmas following close behind. With snow in the forecast and decorations in all the stores, it’s time
“Never miss an opportunity to shut up” was a common saying in our region when I was growing up. The act of ‘shutting up’ was
