In our family, the 6th of December is a magical day. Shoes set out in anticipation the night before are found laden with joy in
In 1968, an ecologist named Garrett Hardin wrote an article for Science magazine titled “The Tragedy of the Commons.” A utilitarian and Malthusian, Hardin argued
Surveys over the past several years have noted a gradual decline in individuals belonging to organized religion and conversely an increase in the numbers of
The Patrick Coffin Show podcast features weekly interviews with A-list influencers and outliers in the effort to recover the Judeo-Christian roots of the culture. Patrick
The unselfish act of donating ones’ organs and/or body after death is a great gesture of impoverishing oneself before one’s Maker while making a life-giving
Is it true one cannot be a scientist and a Christian? Some believe it is foolish to believe in God because what we learn from
Many of us have heard of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, which were developed by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. They are rather deep, and the book
By William Paul Rasavage I am not a published individual, nor do I have letters or otherworldly recognitions or honoraria. I am merely a devoted
Faith, Grace, and Contentment in Suffering The early pilgrims came to America, not for economic benefit or better schools for their children. They came to
A harrowing Atlantic crossing followed by a winter of intense suffering and death would have threatened even the heartiest soul’s ability to find good in
On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.—Matthew 16:18 ANARCHISTS TRY TO BOMB ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL
Off the Shelf 150 – Michael Naughton We live in a world that puts a big emphasis on success. In some ways that’s okay but
Continuing A Brief History of Christian Mystical Spirituality- Part VIII Before going to the Franciscan novitiate to try my vocation, I went on a grand
Each human being has infinite, intrinsic value. This is because God not only made each of us in His image and likeness, He also made
“Zacchaeus was a wee little man and a wee little man was he.” I clearly remember learning this song about Zacchaeus more than 30 years
Life can be difficult at times, but all things considered, it’s lovely to be human. Thanks be to God, we were all given such an
Catholics who take discipleship seriously may be interested in a new, free, four-week online course being offered by Sacred Heart Major Seminary. The course is
Life in today’s world rushes through the days like a whirlwind. In a word, we are busy – all the time. Additionally, the frenzied winds
Sought through prayers and meditation to Improve our conscious contact with God, as we understand Him, praying only for the knowledge of His will for
A few weeks ago, I posted a review of Kevin Wells’ book The Priest’s We Need to Save the Church. It is a fantastic, eye-opening read that
After discussing the mandate of Catholic Stand with my managing editors, I have decided to pull this article. We are a site written by Catholics
Can we make sense of the Trinity for its deniers? I once saw a post on Facebook that had been shared by a Jehovah’s Witness.
