When I was a child (from 1950 to, well, who can say?) the term “the opposite sex” struck me as odd. Opposite of what? Was
I recently returned to Italy after serving as spiritual director for a ten-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Saints and theologians have called the land
Forgiveness and letting go of resentment– it’s something about which much has been written–and about which, after all is said and done, more is usually
By: Claudia Cangilla McAdam Wouldn’t it have been incredible to have witnessed Jesus’ ministry in person—to hear his radical teachings and see his marvelous miracles?
Last summer, my wife and I were watching an episode of Real Time with Bill Maher. I know: the man never has kind words about
At the beginning of my summer break, I spent a day at an abbey nearby. I wanted to get away from teaching and colleagues and
Part I introduced the issue of the right to have an abortion because it is of sufficient importance to society to understand the decision reached by
Malice fills today’s world. This is partly because organizations which families relied upon in past generations to foster life skills in the youth no longer
Part I introduced the issue of the right to have an abortion because it is of sufficient importance to society to understand the decision reached
Have you heard the Ryan Bingham song: Hard times they come and they go, and most of the time they’re in the middle of the
When I was young and in Confirmation class, we were taught there are five types of prayers: Adoration, Praise, Thanksgiving, Intercession, and Petition. That I
It’s never a bad idea to do some research before you vote. Knowing who you are voting for – what they believe in and what
The Dobbs vs Jackson decision on abortion has stirred up a hornet’s nest of pro- abortionists’ rage and media attention. We are now hearing all
At the dawn of Christianity when new converts, mainly Jews, asked about the Messiah whom they had not met in person, they were introduced to
Since the Dobbs decision, there has been a flurry of social media posts about abortion. Much of the content is an expression of differing views about the
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.There is no
Part I introduced the issue of the right to have an abortion because it is of sufficient importance to society. A responsible defense of and
Like many people, I have been searching for a diet which would actually work for me. But we all know that many diet plans are
The Word Made Flesh Jesus is the Word made flesh (John 1:14). At Holy Mass, we get to experience this mystery. Firstly, there is the
Let us begin with the premise that the issue of the right to have an abortion is of sufficient importance to society that a responsible
In Ignatian spirituality, there is something known as consolation and desolation. Very simply put, Consolation is when we feel the closeness of God. Grace abounds
It sure seems to me that evil is accelerating in the world at an exponential rate. Mortal sin has become the norm in the world,
