Scripture study. It’s something we Catholics are often accused of not doing. Our Protestant brothers and sisters sometimes even claim we do not even read
It is natural to dwell on our own suffering, but in the Fifteen St. Bridget Prayers, our attention is focused on the suffering of our
I just received a devastating email from a one-time fan to say that in my most recent article, ‘some of the stuff’, I wrote in
How many times have we all been in conversation with a person, when, out of the blue, he makes a popular“Gotcha” Statement (PGS) that is
Wrath — an old-fashioned word, today almost used only in reference to God’s anger and in “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, from which novelist John
Off the Shelf 125 – Father James T. Murphy Don’t know much about the Cristero War? There’s a book for that! Join Msgr. James T.
Eastertide is a time to listen. I was blessed to spend Easter in one of the most gorgeous places on Earth: the northern coast 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
Actress Alyssa Milano ignited social media with a tweet last Friday night calling for women to return to chastity. Although her nonsectarian phrase is “sex-strike,”
To my mind, the hardest evangelical question to answer is, “Why should I join the Catholic Church?” This question would not be quite as difficult
Everyday Heroes, written by the Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, David Naglieri, is a welcome antidote to the barrage of bad news which assaults us all day
Over the years I have found sports can offer meaningful metaphors to help illustrate aspects or issues of our faith. A recent discussion with a
Two currently and widely recited prayers of the 20th century are the prayer taught to the children of Fatima by our Lady and the prayer
Show of hands…how many participate in Eucharistic Adoration. Second show of hands…how many would like to have a book as a guide through your adoration
Did the headline get your attention? It was meant to do just that. But it does not mean that the Detroit Tigers, Redwings, or Pistons
Off the Shelf 124 – Mark McCann Mark McCann returns this week to discuss the second book of his four book series To the Ends of
“I was in my thirteenth year when God sent a voice to guide me. At first, I was very much frightened. The voice came towards
We seldom see the hidden hand of God at work in this world, but God is always active in human history. C.S. Lewis always stressed
Recently I was blown away by a couple of illusions I was shown online. They were viral sensations years ago – so I am behind
Years ago some friends of ours were on a waiting list to adopt a child. Having already had children, they chose to open their hearts
Off the Shelf 123 – Mark McNeil Another conversion story coming at you this week. Listen in as Mark McNeil and I discuss his journey
Mother’s Day is a day when we celebrate the beauty and blessings of motherhood. The value of this gift is biblically recounted numerous times. And
