Arguably the biggest difference between Catholicism and Protestantism lies in our contrasting beliefs about the sources of divine revelation. Both sides acknowledge that the Bible
Discussions with others can, for many of us, become occasions of sin. The more invested in our opinion we are, the more sensitive the issues
Before I had kids, I would look at the children I knew and the students I taught and would comment about how they were badly
How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress (Niels Bohr). Well, the way of paradoxes is
For someone who has never struggled with addiction, it’s hard to understand the depths of shame that accompany it. When it has found a home
By John Vrdolyak Most Americans voted on November 3, 2020. Some of us attended rallies. Some even have volunteered their time in the name of
Religions have traditionally had a view on how to be happy. In recent years, Positive Psychology has started to offer its own insights. This raises
For me, prayer is a surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of
Since returning to the Catholic Church nine years ago, I have listened to Catholic radio, read Catholic articles, discussed the faith with others, and listened
Someone suggested I read the book, The Man Who Got Even with God, the Life of an American Trappist Monk by M. Raymond. It was
Nineteenth century American short story writer Ambrose Bierce is credited for this definition of a sweater: “garment worn by child when its mother is feeling
There is a tendency for Catholic parents to be afraid of many worldly trends and celebrations in our modern society. For example, some Catholic parents
If you were paying attention to news out of Rome over the last week, you probably heard about a statement regarding same-sex civil unions attributed
Off the Shelf 198 – Mike Aquilina This week I welcome back my good friend Mike Aquilina. We discuss his latest book History’s Queen: Exploring Mary’s
The most common reasons women have an abortion, it has been shown overwhelmingly, are: 1) They feel they cannot afford a baby, and 2) They
Today before I went to Church for prayer, my mind was filled with clutter and my spirit with anxiety. Trust in God I was holding
Several years ago I had an encounter I wasn’t expecting at a relic tour hosted by Treasures of the Church, with Fr. Carlos Martins. During
Friendship is possibly one of the most cherished bonds in the life of humans built on selflessness, unconditional support, and mutual trust. Cicero, a Roman
The hand of the LORD came upon me, and he led me out . . . and set me in the center of the broad
In this time of pandemic, when many of us find ourselves limited in our ability to go out and interact with others, I encourage you
We certainly have reason to be afraid these days. Frankly, there are times when I just do not want to leave my home. Fear can
Can you feel it? Does it weigh on you? Almost everywhere we turn whether it be the news or social media there is an evident
