The Catechism of the Catholic Church upholds the biblical directive that parents are the first (and most important) teachers of their children. What we
Everyone faces anxiety. A child embarks off without you, a difficult exam is next week, you have no idea what to expect at a job
After watching Disney’s extremely popular and highly controversial Frozen for the third time last night, I’ve come to the conclusion that everyone- bloggers, movie reviewers,
Planned Parenthood’s “Clergy Advocacy Board” recently issued a “pastoral letter,” telling women that God is okay with abortion. Oddly, I haven’t heard about any backlash
I was very young when I first tasted the bitter pall of resentment. My first clear memory of its beginnings was when I was about
Moral relativism bothers me for numerous reasons, but the greatest annoyance I have is relativism’s consistent use of illogical reasoning and justification. Besides selfishness, relativism’s
Please note: When I address the differences between Catholics and Protestants, I am addressing doctrinal issues; I am not judging anyone\’s personal holiness or love
The translation into English of the common name of this politicial/religious group in Nigeria has resulted in several iterations. “The People of the Book (Christians)
Twenty-five years ago, my husband discovered a book at a Trappist monastery that changed our lives entitled “Guidelines For Mystical Prayer” by a British Carmelite nun, Ruth
In a few days it will be time for the 2014 Tony Awards. These awards define the standard of excellence in theater. I am a
I currently am interviewing seven candidates for a marriage and family therapy associate in my practice when I chanced upon Andrew Miller’s article on the 3
I normally take great pride in being an American, but there are passages in our history which all Americans should be ashamed of. During our
Recently, after successfully getting through airport security, I began to reassemble my luggage and myself. I overheard the man behind me apologize. “Oh, I’m sorry,
Years ago, I was washing up some pots, just before dinner, when all of a sudden a word popped into my head, seemingly out of
I have been a hot mess lately. The good news is that the last time I felt this confuse and frazzled was when I was
Did you hear the true story of the Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors? Fr. Hubert Schiffer, SJ and at least four other Jesuits were living in
The devil’s finest trick is to persuade you that he doesn’t exist. (Charles Baudelaire) In today’s academic milieu, you should expect that a Black Mass
“Friendship is born at that moment when one man says to another: \”What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .” –
I was talking to a friend today about her son’s upcoming graduation from high school. Two of my own children have graduated already and so
I believe in miracles, in big ones and in small ones. God is still alive and well on planet earth. He still cares for us
“Go to Rome” was placed on my bucket list about four years ago. With good planning, it was about to become a reality, but one day
“Alice laughed. ‘There’s no use trying,’ she said. ‘One can’t believe impossible things.‘ I daresay you haven’t had much practice,’ said the Queen. ‘When I
