Patrick Coffin is a voice for unbiased truth. He uses his expertise to help people navigate politics, faith, and reason in today’s secular world. Patrick’s
This article is the first of a series of excerpts from David Torkington’s new book, Passport to Perfection. This little book is a guide to living
Read Part I of In the Hands of the Laity Who’s going to save our Church? It’s not our bishops, it’s not our priests and
When one really embraces the Church’s liturgical calendar, certain patterns emerge. One of them for many Americans, an increasing number, actually, is spending some extra
When I first decided to embark on the journey of seeking Christ, I thought it was the end to all fun. I pictured a boring
The 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church is replete with many wonderful stories of how followers of Christ, sometimes in the most desperate of circumstances,
There’s a kind of spiritual vertigo that sets in when we stare too long at the stars. The heavens declare the glory of God, the
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
