Some parents spend countless hours trying to come up with just the right name for a son or daughter. But for some parents it’s easier.
Memorial day is a day that I change from a “fun Grandpa” to a “serious Grandpa.” This is because Memorial Day is a day for
Every generation faces its own storms. Some gather slowly on the horizon; others break suddenly with thunder and fire. Today, as the United States and
Many adults say today’s children and young adults are the me-generation, the selfie-generation, or the narcissistic-generation. But it is today’s parents that bear the blame
In modern times the Catholic Church has officially been neutral during wars, even during both World Wars. But it has not always been this way.
Once again, the world finds itself staring into the familiar glare of war. This time it is a war with Iran. Over the last month,
I was a bit shocked by Pope Leo’s Palm Sunday homily. He said “God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war.”
Imagine a parent asking a child to build a castle. The child may stare blankly back. He possesses no materials, no plan, and no guidance.
The parish I belong to sends out weekly reflections that often provide food for thought. Once in a while, however, a reflection offers up a
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) held their annual meeting this November. At Crisis.com, Sheryl Collmer called the meeting a “coffee circle.” According to
“The road to Hell is paved with good intentions” is an aphorism that has become a kind of proverb. The Wikipedia entry on this statement
A trifecta of special days takes place at the end of every October. And Catholic parents trying to raise their children counter-culturally would do well
October 22 was the feast day for Pope St. John Paul II. As I expounded upon in a past post, he was special to me
Halloween is big business today. It has become the second biggest commercial holiday in the U.S. behind Christmas. Billions are spent on costumes, decorations, and
Nowadays, many journalists and public school teachers, along with the entire woke culture, focus solely on the negativities surrounding Christopher Columbus and not his positive
Two essential elements of magic are misdirection and distraction. These two elements enable the magician to perform all sorts of “magic” tricks. Confidence tricksters also
This past week Bishop Baron’s YouTube podcast “Bishop Barron Presents,” was left without a guest. Evil snuffed the life out of the young civil rights
In the wake of the horrific murders of Catholic school children at Annunciation School in Minneapolis, parents throughout the country are understandably concerned that a
A whopping 93 percent of Americans 30 years old or older remember exactly where they were on September 11, 2001. It’s not easy to forget
August 24 is a special day for the universal church. But it is also special, in a particular way, for me. Of course, August 24
In today’s world, it is common to recognize first responders at sporting events, community gatherings, or on national holidays. And well they should be recognized.
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