Some folks are all about taking risks while others are all about playing it safe. But both tactics pose problems. The problem with risk taking
There is no certain answer to the question, “Was St. Peter present when Jesus was crucified?” None of the Gospel accounts says that Peter was
Gossip–damaging the reputation of others by what we say–constitutes sinful behavior. In fact, it can be gravely sinful. Yet how frequently we run into people
For athletes, there are three seasons: off season, pre-season, and in-season. In terms of faith, however, there is no “off-season.” (As noted in previous posts,
‘Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain and he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun
I received a question recently about Romans 3:23, which states, “… all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (King James Version).
Natural theology is the use of human reason to draw conclusions about God. It is typically contrasted with revelation which appeals to Scripture. Thomas Aquinas
Caveat emptor….Okay, so I’m biased because my name is Raymond. When I started doing genealogy on my last name, I thought to myself, “Why not
“Come back to the Lord with all your heart; leave the past in ashes, and turn to God with tears and fasting, for he is
LifeSiteNews and theologian David Torkington present a transformative 8-week Lenten retreat, The Lost Art of Prayer—Praying as Christ Himself Showed Us. David Torkington, an author
We hear the word ‘ideology’ bandied about quite a bit these days. It’s almost as if ideologies are a super critical part of life and
In financial planning, placing all your eggs in one basket can be a risky endeavor. It’s the same with life. A single stream of income
Everything changes when we realize God loves us unconditionally! This realization is not easy for many of us to accept. We may have grown up
The Gospel readings in the Liturgical Calendar for Sunday Cycle C originate from the writings of St. Luke. Luke entrusted this meticulously researched account to
Lent always begins with a sobering reminder: Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return. It’s a season that strips us down to
By: Unknown Centurion We live in interesting times – times of authentic, organic, spirit-led revival. These are times of liberation, consolation, transformation, transparency, and accountability.
In a small town on the South Dakota prairie, a monastery of Carmelite Nuns spend their lives being “prayer in the heart of the Church.”
Decades ago, as a newly graduated engineer, I worked for a company that invested heavily in its people. My employment there turned out to be
When you attend Mass, have you ever pondered what happens at the altar following Holy Communion? It is the Purification of the Sacred Vessels. With
Ash Wednesday, this week (March 5), marks the beginning of the Lenten season. But for some reason, Lent often seems to sneak up on us.
Back in the late 1800s Pope Leo XIII had a few things to say about marriage, family, and society. His words are still relevant today.
One response when one hears or encounters something that is outlandish or blatantly false is to say to the source, “Get real!” This is a
