Off the Shelf 193 – Father Jeffrey Kirby This week Father Jeffrey Kirby and I discuss the oldest prayer of our Catholic faith, the Our
I’m sitting at the tattoo parlor, waiting while my husband sits in the chair. There’s a slow, casual conversation: life, kids, art, homesteading – punctured
By Robert B. Greving If you could choose an occupation for your child, what would it be? Why would you choose that trade? Would you
I have one request for you all today. That is, let Mary be your mother. Let the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, be your
Saint Michael the Archangel defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. Everyone should be familiar with these
Jesus, the Light of the World, was perfect man and perfect God. It is one of those mysteries that drive some people wild. How can
An open letter, penned by Catholics, was sent out to bishops across the U.S. in late August. “Now it is time to write laws, to
The secret of life is really very simple. It doesn’t entail getting rich, gorging on the finest foods, getting a college degree, drinking the finest
The teachings in the Book of Ruth do not feature much in Christian Theology or the Jewish Canon but the history of Ruth is illustrious.
The beautiful anchor on top of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, located on Block Island, Rhode Island, has a long history of Christian symbolism. It is
Recently, I sent a summary of a homily from Vatican Radio to Thomas, a Protestant friend of mine. He came back to say that he
At the end of my last column, I asked If someday someone was to examine my life, what would they conclude? Do I love God
As the United States enters the election season, it can be hard for American Catholics to remember that their first loyalty must be to God.
St. Pedro Calungsod is one of only two Filipino canonized saints. Like the other Filipino holy man, St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Pedro Calungsod was a catechist.
Off the Shelf 192 – James F. Day A spiritual battle rages all around us, and in case you haven’t noticed it appears to have spilled
Too often throughout history man has allowed hate to control his actions. Anti-Semitism is a hate that has been around for far too long. My
There has been at times a tension in Christianity between an “active” and a “contemplative” life. This distinction was particularly prescient in medieval debates regarding
Is “systemic racism” a problem in the U.S.? Or is it simply that “racism” is the problem? It’s possible the real problem lies in how
Have you ever reflected on the people God places in your path? There are no coincidences, but, as the phrase goes, only “God-incidences.” We have
Sometimes it seems we often forget about one simple part of our faith. This part is simple yet deep, life-changing in fact. I am referring
[Jesus said:] “Going out about five o’clock, [the landowner] found others standing around, and said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’
Personal development, or self-help, is a growing area of interest in our society. For proof just browse through your local bookstore for books on mental
