My great uncle found himself in hell during the First World War. He was trapped in a shell hole made by enemy artillery. He was
This December, a series of daily Advent, devotional postings is running from December 1st to December 25th. Journey beside Mary, the Mother of God, as she
If you are having a problem finding Christmas in your heart this year, don’t fret – you can find it in the Upper Peninsula of
Light is the Father, Light the Son, Light the Holy Ghost; Wisdom the Father, Wisdom the Son, Wisdom the Holy Ghost;… And so, let the
Off the Shelf 233 – Dr. Stella Immanuel This week on Off the Shelf we’re tackling the hot button topic of our day, the pandemic, and
In the early 2010s, my wife and I frequently drove an hour from Pennsylvania’s Bucks County to the Lehigh Valley, best known to many from
Let me be clear from the beginning: I really do love living in Italy. The country itself is beautiful, the people generally friendly, and the
My two favorite parables are The Parable of the Talents (Mt 25:14-30) and The Vineyard Owner and His Workers (Mt 20:1-16). In God’s Will, Our Initiative by
I believe, without reservation, that the Christmas season is a time for miracles. I witnessed one. You can decide for yourself if it qualifies. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Here we are with Advent well under way. It’s better than even odds that you’re facing some obstacles to having the holy, reverent, peaceful, contemplative
Faith is the foundation of our relationship with Jesus. As mentioned in Hebrews 11:6, it is impossible to please God without faith. Faith is mentioned
St. Etheldreda (636–679) was a queen and a nun in England, 1500 years ago. Although her life looks completely dissimilar to modern lives, she faced
The story of Christmas is an endless tale of humanity’s unending search for Christ. According to biblical accounts of Christ’s birth, the shepherds “went with
If you have ever discussed the faith with an atheist or an agnostic, you have almost certainly heard of the problem of evil, even if
Since the days when Christ and His apostles walked the earth, His Church has experienced a rich history. Competent teachers, authors, lectures, presentations, and the
This December, a series of daily Advent, devotional postings is running from December 1st to December 25th. Journey beside Mary, the Mother of God, as she
Off the Shelf 232 – Dr. Christopher Malloy Has the Catholic Faith changed? Has the Church changed her teachings? These are two questions you may
In the 1992 movie Singles, urban planner Campbell Scott is having a passionate conversation about the future of transportation with Kyra Sedgwick in his apartment. His dream
In much of the West, the winter winds have begun to draw in and lead us, often wistfully, down nostalgic roads of a sort of
Last month, I shared a story with you about my father, a physician, who wrote “Anatomy of the Mass” before he died. For this project,
November is traditionally considered the month of the faithful departed because November 2nd is the day entirely dedicated to prayer for all those who are
Off the Shelf 231 – John Martignoni Have you ever gotten into one of those conversations discussing the faith with a non-Catholic and felt beaten
