Continuing A Brief History of Christian Mystical Spirituality: Part 9 When the constitution on the liturgy was promulgated at the end of the Second Vatican
By Christine Leigh “Isn’t that the birth control that acts like an abortion?” My mother’s question buzzed over the phone line. I pictured her expression
In an interesting talk between Bishop Barron and Jordan Peterson, Jordan Peterson talks about how people fill up auditoriums by the thousands to hear him
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as
AcknowledIng that Mary is our Queen is quintessentially Catholic. In Catholic-Protestant dialogues, our beliefs about Mary are often some of the biggest points of contention.
Off the Shelf 154 – Father Michael White Money is one of the toughest topics to deal with or discuss as a parish and for
Does it sound “off” to say that Christ waits for us, hidden in the tabernacle in church? He abides in every Catholic cathedral, basilica, parish,
The Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test Jesus they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, “When it is
Last Lent, as a seasonal penance, I gave up listening to most music. Then, for personal reasons, I decided I wanted to try to extend
If you have seen the recent Pew study on the Eucharist, you were likely pretty shocked if you haven’t get ready. According to a recent
In Christ’s dying moments, the Lord gave us His mother Mary to be our mother (John 19:25 – 29). Jesus desires that we should find
So many people are turned off to God and organized, traditional religion because they are angry with God. The excuses for not praying or attending
I have never been on a silent retreat before. I asked my husband if I could go to one for five days. He laughed and
Recently, I was on the NYC subway system, returning from Manhattan to the Bronx. It was early rush hour. The subway car wasn’t packed, but
Every year, I help to plan the annual Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conference. The 2019 event on October 19th was a great success, with inspiring speakers,
Off the Shelf 153 – Father Joe Laramie Every one of us should take the time to escape and find a way to push aside
Does sin have a social aspect? This question is one key to understanding the recent refusal by Fr. Scott Nolan of St. Stephen in Grand
What x-men comic says about Genetic Enhancement
Filipinos are known for their fierce devotion and loyalty to their families. It’s not uncommon to find three generations living under one roof. Rearing their
The Gospel for the Feast of Christ the King this past Sunday startled me. I am not sure why, but it did. I read it
I have just returned from one of the greatest experiences, adventures, and blessings of my life. I went on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Have you ever found yourself still looking for something to eat or drink after you’ve had a full meal? I have to admit that sometimes
