For many years, people were inspired by the selfless generosity of religious sisters caring for the ill and impoverished – a “secret weapon” if you
A month or so ago, I started praying the Chaplet of the Holy Face of Jesus with my family. I’d never heard of this prayer
The Historical-Critical Method is an approach to Biblical interpretation which some view as an expression of the Modernist heresy. They say: There is no question
The parable of the prodigal son and his brother usually focuses on the younger son. However, we will focus on the section about the elder
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for July 2025 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. God speaks most clearly through Catholic Doctrine. Catholic doctrines
Should a priest, during his homily, chastise the people in the pews for arriving late for Mass or for inappropriate behavior during Mass? A general
I was taken aback years ago when I first saw this familiar quote of the late Venerable Archbishop Sheen: Who’s going to save our Church?
Since the academic year is about over, and my teaching responsibilities have subsided, I finally found some time to engage in one of my favorite
You know the saying: We are what we eat. Okay, this is not an article about low carb, high protein diets. Instead, let’s ponder what
Salve! Below is a short video of me requesting prayers and donations for Little Vatican, the umbrella organization that operates Catholic Stand. I work multiple
The world today touts a myriad of future advantages and conceivable benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). But only two things are for sure. Because of
Over the course of a year there are a couple of occasions when my old buddies and I get together. Although we are aging, and
There is a difference between price and cost. A priceless thing may be very costly even with no money involved – perhaps especially when no
It’s 8:00 on a sunny morning in Erie, Pennsylvania, and I have planted myself on the sidewalk in front of the Blessed Sacrament School gymnasium.
What do these words of Jesus mean? Most Christian churches do not believe in the institution of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Though a few, notably
On May 21, 2025, a horrific crime occurred in Washington, D.C. A man brutally murdered a young Christian couple. The two young people were murdered
Summer is barely starting here in Northern New England. The trees are green, the grass is tall, but the air still feels like springtime. I’ve
Trust in God’s plan for you and that He will answer your prayer faithfully, and praise Him throughout the journey.
In the time we live, there is great debate about what are seen as culture issues. These are perhaps the sharpest divides in our social
Does radical individualism benefit society, does it serve the greater common good? Or, does it foster a fruitless self-centeredness? Any thorough examination of these questions,
In 1965, the good sisters in my Catholic school taught children to pray, “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.” About ten
Eating the fruit of the tree of life in the New Testament (the Eucharist) allows salvation and eternal life to enter into us.
