A couple of months ago, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell, while addressing the House of Representatives about a second President Trump impeachment trial and the GOP’s
The last time I saw my godmother Eliza was at my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary dinner – January 10, 2020. It seems like a lifetime
Not too many years ago very few Catholics spoke about the priesthood of the laity. The concept simply was not known outside theological circles and
This week I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to a series of books that have played an important role in my own
God gives us many types of miracles. In all of them, God’s love and power are manifested and released through prayer. Miracles Many people who
Making decisions about the future is scary, even in good times. However, when one has someone more experienced to follow, look at, and emulate it
In the world’s broad field of battle, in the bivouac of life, be not like dumb driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife! Trust
Consider the Gospel according to Matthew. As Peter tried to walk on water toward our Lord, he became frightened of the strong winds and cried
Off the Shelf 210 – Dan LeRoy This week I am joined by Dan LeRoy, author of the fantastic new book Liberty’s Lions: The Catholic Revolutionaries Who
We can know the Resurrection happened. Assenting to the reality of the Resurrection, like assenting to the objective truth of all Catholic doctrine, does not
Congrats—you’re going to be a godparent! Well, maybe you will, but then again, maybe you won’t. Sometimes unforeseen barriers might prevent you from fulfilling this
Yes, there is trouble in the Church, our Church, the Catholic Church. By trouble, I mean “something is wrong,” something that needs to be corrected
Secularism and strong anti-Christian beliefs are fast eroding the influence of the Catholic Church. People no longer believe they need to go to mass. Churches
When I was younger, I made a lot of mistakes, especially as a young father. I think this is because I really had no mentor
I believe it is essential to recognize that we have received numerous gifts from God such as little blessings each day, great miracles, and personal
More years ago than I care to remember, I was settling into my seat in my high school Algebra II class when one of my
As the only native English speaker in a community replete with Italians and Argentinians, I often get requests to clarify the pronunciation of certain English
With the past year we have gone through one of the big questions on the mind of many is simply “why”? Why all the suffering?
Blessed are the Pure in Heart for they shall see God (Matthew 5:8). The past several months have been a whirlwind of suffering, beauty, and
Many people argue that God is not going to send those who refuse to love Him and obey Him to everlasting hell like He has
Christ is Risen, Alleluia! He is Risen and the whole world rejoices. At the Easter Vigil we sat in darkness as our tiny candles flickered
So many people think that the goal of Christianity is to follow Jesus. That, in itself, of course, is a wonderful thing. But that is
