Advent and Christmas are times of “appreciation.” We give thanks for the great gift that God gave us in Jesus Christ. But the Christmas season
Preaching is imbibed in the office of a preacher. Since all participants in Christ’s priestly office, all are called to preach; there is no way
When my daughter was younger, we had a ritual. It started when I first began my theological journey. I had the privilege of studying Theology
There is a theme out there that makes its way among Catholics regarding evangelization. It goes something like this, “Just focus on your work and
The Annual March for Life will occur in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 21, and tens upon tens of thousands will march in defense of
By Tara K. E. Brelinsky During a retreat I attended, the priest offered a correction that changed my perspective on life and faith. Simple and
I first read the parable, ‘The Prodigal Son’ from Luke’s gospel, years ago when I was in the early stages of my journey toward the
Or, Critiquing Fashions When I should Be Focusing on the Mass If we really understood the Mass, we would die of joy ( St. Jean
For many Christians, there are several sections and stories within the Bible that seem beyond comprehension. Oftentimes, these can be utilized by non-believers, or those
Off the Shelf 234 – Father Blake Britton Ever wonder what’s up with Vatican II? Don’t worry you are not alone However, what you may
Another calendar year has gone by; another 365 days are lying in wait. The new year beckons and we come running. Some are prepared with
The author Maya Angelou once astutely observed that, “Most people don’t grow up. It’s too damn difficult. What happens is most people get older.” As
Christmas day and all the days of the Christmas season provide an opportunity to gather with family and friends to celebrate this “most wonderful time
One of the major disagreements between Catholics and Protestants involves the nature of the Mass. We Catholics believe that the Mass makes Jesus’ sacrifice on
We often wonder about love. What is love? What does it mean to really love someone? Our modern world tells us that love is a
In 2022, what if you … … secretly put some flowers by a nearby neighbor’s door? … used a public restroom and left it cleaner
I once read the touching story of a mother and her two young children who wandered through the forest for three days during the French
For those of us who walk on this side of Christ’s coming in the flesh, it can often be hard to place ourselves in the
Before the Second Vatican Council (1962–65) Catholics approached Ecumenism (Christian Unity) with an apparent negativity. Non-Catholics were seen as in error. They needed to correct
The beginning of a new year provides an opportunity to not only set material goals in our daily lives – like losing weight, traveling, or
For the best of all New Years’ resolutions, look to Our Lord and Savior. Be filled with Christ and allow Him to transform every corner
Ivan Pavlov was a Russian scientist who discovered what today is known as the “Pavlov effect”. He would ring a bell whenever he was about
