The Treasure of Silence
Susan Anne
March 3, AD2015
8 Comments
One perfect Word, and a world full of noise; one perfect proof of love, yet millions of lonely-hearted souls; one perfect God, and a bewildering
Lent: Experiencing the Reality of Purgatory
Melanie Jean Juneau
February 27, AD2015
79 Comments
The Eastern Orthodox Church designates Lent as a time of prayer for those who have gone before us. I think this observance is an appropriate gesture,
7 Things Not to Do For Lent
Birgit Jones
February 26, AD2015
7 Comments
Lent is a time of spiritual self-discovery, renewal, and an invitation to find God’s will for us. Through sacrifice, prayer, and alms-giving we are looking
Clean Slate
Donald R. McClarey
February 25, AD2015
4 Comments
My bride and I went to Confession last week on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, and once again I pitied the poor priest who had
‘How Do You Like Them Apples?’
Julianne McCullagh
February 23, AD2015
13 Comments
Man, having been wounded in his nature by original sin, is subject to error and inclined to evil in exercising his freedom. (Catechism of the
Embracing the True Meaning of Lent
Todd Nolan
February 19, AD2015
3 Comments
We know that Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Each year, I try to find creative ways to make Lent a memorable
Ashes: An Outward Sign of an Internal Change
Michelle Fritz
February 18, AD2015
12 Comments
The Outward Sign Many years ago on Ash Wednesday, I took my children to Sam’s Club to do some shopping. We hadn’t been to Mass
Evangelize Like a Star
Denise J. Hunnell, MD
December 30, AD2014
1 Comment
Merry Christmas to all! I do hope you are continuing to celebrate the entire season of Christmas. The traditional twelve days of Christmas climaxes with
Moving Through Advent and the Inconvenience of Salvation History
Nicholas Senz
December 23, AD2014
2 Comments
This may be the worst Advent I’ve ever had. Just after the First Sunday of Advent, my six-month pregnant wife and I were informed that
In Defense of the Immaculate Conception: Part 7
Nick Hardesty
December 19, AD2014
9 Comments
In Part 6, I took a closer look at Paul’s statement that “all have sinned” (Romans 3:23) and “none are righteous” (Romans 3:10). With this
In Defense of the Immaculate Conception: Part 6
Nick Hardesty
December 18, AD2014
10 Comments
In Part 5 of this series on the Immaculate Conception, I responded to the claim that Stephen the martyr and even all Christians are just
Persevering Through Suffering This Advent
Annie Deddens
December 17, AD2014
9 Comments
A while ago, I asked a woman what I could pray about for her, and her response was pretty memorable. She asked me to pray
In Defense of the Immaculate Conception: Part 5
Nick Hardesty
December 17, AD2014
10 Comments
In Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4, we examined the scriptural evidence for the Immaculate Conception and the sinlessness of Mary. With Parts 5, 6,
Catholicism & Conspiracies: Christmas
Foxfier
December 16, AD2014
8 Comments
Author’s Note: This is a slightly edited re-run of last year’s Christmas article. A collection of Christmas and/or holiday myths. I’m going to justify this
In Defense of the Immaculate Conception: Part 4
Nick Hardesty
December 16, AD2014
13 Comments
In Part 1 we saw that Mary is the “woman” from Genesis 3:15 and Revelation 12 who is at enmity with the devil. In Part
In Defense of the Immaculate Conception: Part 2
Nick Hardesty
December 11, AD2014
9 Comments
In Part 1 of my defense of the Immaculate Conception, I presented Mary as the “woman” from Genesis 3:15 and Revelation 12 who is at
In Defense of the Immaculate Conception: Part 1
Nick Hardesty
December 10, AD2014
15 Comments
This, the second week of Advent, is quite the Marian celebration. Monday was the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Tuesday was the Optional Memorial of
In the Still of a Cold, Wintry Night
Lisa Shefferly-Gillay
November 25, AD2014
3 Comments
In the still of a cold, wintry night … … all of Heaven burst out in profound joy! A Babe is born in a manger:
You Can Be With Him In Paradise
Guy McClung
August 20, AD2014
6 Comments
Jesus said, “Not everyone who says Lord, Lord will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but he who does the will of my Father” (Mt 7:21);
Did Jesus Really Die and Rise?
Leila Miller
August 19, AD2014
164 Comments
Christian belief boils down to one thing: The literal, bodily resurrection of a man named Jesus, who lived in first century Palestine. If Jesus of
Where Do I Stand After Holy Week?
Melanie Jean Juneau
April 25, AD2014
5 Comments
Last week was Holy Week. Churches around the entire globe waited in prayerful vigil, with lights dimmed, all images covered with the congregation in respectful, somber
Easing The Suffering Of Jesus…Today!
Gary Zimak
April 18, AD2014
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On this holy and sad day known as Good Friday, we will have many opportunities to reflect on the suffering of Christ. While this is
Divine Mercy, a Great Mystery of our Faith
Lisa Shefferly-Gillay
April 17, AD2014
5 Comments
Divine Mercy is a great mystery of our faith. The very God of the universe, the Lord God Almighty, has deemed to humble Himself for
“Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”
Anthony S. Layne
April 17, AD2014
3 Comments
Dear God. First, the frenzied, howling Sanhedrin. Slapping, punching, spitting all the while … perhaps kicking him if he fell. During the night watch,
