It does not take a bible scholar to guess that when I refer to a grouchy curmudgeon in service to God, I am thinking of
Springtide Research Institute, a newly formed research center that is focused on Gen Z, recently released a study on attitudes of adolescents and young adults
Why did Thomas Edison not give up trying to invent the light bulb after testing thousands of materials that would not make the right filament?
Imagine a scene from the first century. Emperor Nero has persecuted every Christian that can be rounded up in Rome. By his decree, they are
This evening, I happened to notice a fundraiser which encouraged people to designate a Catholic parish whenever they make an Amazon purchase. While ostensibly helping
In order to shed some light on the complementarity between Ignatian and Carmelite Spirituality that is being discussed at present, I would like to say
How often do you check in with God to see how you are living your purpose and your vocation? During these past 18 months, I
If you do not live what you believe, you will end up believing what you live. (Ven. Fulton J. Sheen) Happy New Year! No, I’m
To mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis proclaimed 2021, the “Year of
We’ve all been there. Waiting patiently for the main attraction, while enduring the musings of a ho-hum lesser-known act. As a kid, watching the Dancing
Off the Shelf 229 – Gary Michuta We live in an age where one’s opinion and fantasies are readily accepted as truth. This is leading to
“Let’s go, Brandon!” has become a popular euphemism for a derogatory chant directed at President Joe Biden. It began in early October when NASCAR driver
Over the last month or so, my wife and I have attended four out the five Masses our parish offers on weekends. At two of
In January 2019, New York State passed its own RHA (Reproductive Health Act). Amidst hoots, hollers, and the Freedom Tower illuminated in pink in celebration,
The death of a loved one is perhaps the most difficult of life’s circumstances. It’s a pain that never goes away. I know this for
What is going on in America? I am amazed and disappointed that so many people in America want our government to continue its policy of
One of the most noticeable differences between Catholicism and many forms of Protestantism lies in our divergent attitudes towards religious images. As most people know,
When we undergo trials, we fight the battle of fear. Fear of the current situation, fear of the future, fear of what will happen to
Off the Shelf 228 – Steve Weidenkopf You think we have it bad ….you ain’t seen nothing yet! This week on Off the Shelf we take
Developing a closer relationship with Jesus Christ means actively seeking to grow in union with Him and to discern God’s will. This “actively seeking” can
In Part I of this article, I discussed temptation, sin in general, mortal sin, and venial sin by way of engaging in “less serious matter,”
In my last article, Attaining Moral Perfection Even In This Life, I discussed our Lord’s command to be perfect, Scripture’s reiteration of this precept, and
“One day we will again see our animals in the eternity of Christ.” attributed to Pope Paul VI, consoling a boy who had lost his
Pride is one of the seven deadly sins or mortal sins because it kills the life of sanctifying grace within us. Pride is the key
