The Odds on the Existence of God
Bob Drury
July 7, AD2014
13 Comments
In the context of a technological assay, such as a screening test for a disease, a false positive is a failure, but, if its frequency
The Fragility of Human Life
Melanie Jean Juneau
July 7, AD2014
6 Comments
A couple of months ago, I realized how fragile human life really is when I almost lost a daughter during childbirth. During labor, she almost bled
What Truly Belongs To You?
Kerri Lynn Bishop
July 5, AD2014
5 Comments
Ownership – it’s a funny thing human beings have struggled with since Adam and Eve. Since Creation we have never had enough. It is the desire to have more
Buckle Up! Riding the Marriage Roller Coaster
Joel and Lisa Schmidt
July 5, AD2014
4 Comments
Roller coasters are a centerpiece of the amusement park, a common summer vacation destination for many families including ours. While there is some danger involved
Declaration of Independence: A Spiritual Angle
Susan Anne
July 4, AD2014
2 Comments
With the 238th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence upon us, it seems fitting to ponder the price of freedom and the meaning of true
God is the Ultimate Therapist
Victor Ajluni, MD
July 4, AD2014
13 Comments
One of the more common statements that we hear from Protestants in regards to confessing our sins to an ordained priest is “I just confess
Baby-Stepping to Holiness
Nicholas Senz
July 3, AD2014
3 Comments
One of my wife’s and my favorite movies is What about Bob? In this early-90s comedy, Richard Dreyfuss plays Dr. Leo Marvin, a psychiatrist who has just
The Remarkable Jesuit Chinese Missions
Andrew Kassebaum
July 3, AD2014
6 Comments
In late December 1668, in a contest held at the Chinese Bureau of Astronomy, the Jesuit Ferdinand Verbiest (1623-1688) correctly predicted the length of a
Creation: What Science Can and Cannot Say
Bob Kurland
July 2, AD2014
279 Comments
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.” Psalm 19A (KJV). “The laws of nature themselves tells us that not only
Did Jonah Really Get Eaten by a Whale?
Jeffrey McLeod, PhD
July 1, AD2014
352 Comments
Yes he did, and it can happen to you too. The story in a nutshell is about an obscure prophet named Jonah who was sent
Conspiracies & Catholicism: Magic
Foxfier
July 1, AD2014
5 Comments
First things first: We are not allowed to do magic. You can’t be a Catholic witch, sorcerer, magician or magus. Great, that was quick! See you
5 Thoughts on the Hobby Lobby Win – A Victory for All Religions
Birgit Jones
June 30, AD2014
89 Comments
In a historic 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States sided with the contention that the HHS Mandate is unconstitutional. Although it’s disappointing
A Feast of Catholic Learning
Kevin Aldrich
June 30, AD2014
6 Comments
I just returned from a retreat for Catholic educators sponsored by the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE) and hosted by St. Agatha Academy of Winchester, KY. Thirteen of
Discovering Joy Inspite of Myself
Melanie Jean Juneau
June 28, AD2014
22 Comments
I discovered joy in the most unlikely place, in the midst of suffering. Years ago, joy eluded me. Living in poverty, united with a husband
Salvation: Waiting in the Aqua Room
Jamey Brown
June 27, AD2014
14 Comments
Have you ever had a problem believing in God, or with the beliefs of the Catholic Church? Or a problem with drink or drugs? I
Facebook: 5 Ways It Can Bless Your Life
Birgit Jones
June 27, AD2014
9 Comments
Facebook is a vastly overused, much maligned facet of social media. Of that there can be no denial. We’ve all read stories of mothers neglecting their
Caesar’s Thumb
Cynthia Millen
June 26, AD2014
102 Comments
“The sophistry is overwhelming: If I choose and desire my child, then ipso facto I have granted it the right to live, and it will
Phases of a Fiat, A Journey Towards Surrender
Jenni Groft
June 26, AD2014
4 Comments
As an oldest child, and then later the mother of a crew, being in charge is just my natural state of being. I have always
Soft-Bellied Catholicism
Michael Lane
June 26, AD2014
43 Comments
How often have you been told Jesus loves you? Or, God loves you where you are? These are true statements and wonderful encouragement when you’ve
Morality Clauses: I Have a Problem
JoAnna Wahlund
June 25, AD2014
96 Comments
I really want to work for the organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. I grew up in a family that occasionally attended PETA
How A Scientist Sees God in Nature
Stacy Trasancos, PhD
June 23, AD2014
15 Comments
St. Bonaventure described in his essay “The Mind’s Road to God,” a proto-scientific process for the acquisition of knowledge about the natural world. He explained
Authentic Catholic: Livin’ La Vida Católica
Ray Sullivan
June 23, AD2014
28 Comments
Sorry, folks! I don’t look or sing anything like Ricky Martin, so there will be no accompanying video to this article (for this, you should
