One of the most nostalgic comedy skits is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello’s “Who’s on First.” The confusion caused by miscommunication is quite funny and
…when I was not prey to the temptations of this world, I devoted my nights to imagining other worlds. … There is nothing better
The Common Good is a vision for a flourishing society. Integralism is the idea that the Church should (to some extent) control secular society. If
We associate dance recitals with performers who are wrapped up with doing well on stage. Applause, awards being handed out, and photos during or at
Love is a terribly difficult word to nail down (except on Good Friday) and I have found that a relationship with God the Father shares
Today, Easter Sunday, should be a day of unbridled joy for Christians. By His death and resurrection 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ Our Lord and
Only the humble can travel with Jesus through Good Friday and Holy Saturday to receive joy on Easter Sunday. As Jesus reminds us in the
Secularists have changed tactics in the war against Christian society and especially against the family. We are now faced with the tyranny of so-called scientific
TGIF . . . Who has not heard that expression of weekly survival signaling weekend revival? My research indicates that the expression coalesced from the popular celebrations of
Postmodern America’s true religion is ideology. By that, I mean we expect our churches to either give full-throated approval to our political beliefs or remain
Something special just landed in my mail. Since I began reviewing books in 2012, you know that it takes something for me to say that.
It is amazing how one’s perspective on life and faith can change over the years. If there is one thing I have learned as a
When asked to explain his Catholicism, English writer G.K. Chesterton mused, “The difficulty of explaining why I am a Catholic is that there are ten
In John 3:14-15, Jesus prophesies about Himself saying, “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be
It’s easy to see why someone (especially with a misunderstanding of blessings) might think the blessing of a homosexual union would be a good thing.
What an incredible act of love! With the Institution of the Holy Eucharist, Christ gives himself completely to each of us under the guise of
The Catholic meaning of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most complete truth about these sacred events. We need their Catholic meaning
Joy and happiness are all too fleeting and many children of God are unable to enjoy either. Daily struggles affected/created by human frailties, illness, poverty,
This is Part Two of a three-part video series on the reasons behind the Catholic Church’s teaching against contraception. Read Part I. In this video,
We tend to think of Lent as a time to share in the suffering of Christ yet when we do so, we often become morose
I was talking about Lent to my cousin who’s entering the Church this Easter. What should she give up for her first real participation in Lent? Fairly
I hope this Lenten season has been a positive and spiritually enriching experience for you and your families. Good Friday and our special remembrance of
