Springtide Research Institute, a newly formed research center that is focused on Gen Z, recently released a study on attitudes of adolescents and young adults
Why did Thomas Edison not give up trying to invent the light bulb after testing thousands of materials that would not make the right filament?
Imagine a scene from the first century. Emperor Nero has persecuted every Christian that can be rounded up in Rome. By his decree, they are
This evening, I happened to notice a fundraiser which encouraged people to designate a Catholic parish whenever they make an Amazon purchase. While ostensibly helping
In order to shed some light on the complementarity between Ignatian and Carmelite Spirituality that is being discussed at present, I would like to say
How often do you check in with God to see how you are living your purpose and your vocation? During these past 18 months, I
Way back in 1208 AD, St. Dominic was having trouble overcoming the Albigensian heresy. Those who promoted it were Gnostics who denied that Jesus
If you do not live what you believe, you will end up believing what you live. (Ven. Fulton J. Sheen) Happy New Year! No, I’m
To mark the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church, Pope Francis proclaimed 2021, the “Year of
In a recent essay in the National Catholic Register, author Joseph Pearce identified the atheism championed by Richard Dawkins in The God Delusion as easy
Off the Shelf 229 – Gary Michuta We live in an age where one’s opinion and fantasies are readily accepted as truth. This is leading to
We’ve all been there. Waiting patiently for the main attraction, while enduring the musings of a ho-hum lesser-known act. As a kid, watching the Dancing
“Let’s go, Brandon!” has become a popular euphemism for a derogatory chant directed at President Joe Biden. It began in early October when NASCAR driver
There is a need to reclaim Sunday as a holy day. The Old Testament commandment to keep holy the Sabbath finds its fulfillment in the
I am doing a bible study on the Gospel of John. This past Saturday we were reading Chapter 13, the chapter where Jesus washes the
Over the last month or so, my wife and I have attended four out the five Masses our parish offers on weekends. At two of
So, What Does It Mean to Love God? To love God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with
As has been the case for several years I participate in various Veterans Day ceremonies. This year a major theme expressed across the country is
In January 2019, New York State passed its own RHA (Reproductive Health Act). Amidst hoots, hollers, and the Freedom Tower illuminated in pink in celebration,
The 31st Sunday in ordinary time (Year B) marked the end of World Mission Month in 2021. The theme for the day’s readings speaks of
The death of a loved one is perhaps the most difficult of life’s circumstances. It’s a pain that never goes away. I know this for
What is going on in America? I am amazed and disappointed that so many people in America want our government to continue its policy of
