The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) held their annual meeting this November. At Crisis.com, Sheryl Collmer called the meeting a “coffee circle.” According to
In 2021, I posted an essay titled “A Simple Explanation of the Catholic Faith.” To my surprise, some folks have commented to me about it
August 24 is a special day for the universal church. But it is also special, in a particular way, for me. Of course, August 24
Spring in Northern Michigan is bright green and blue. The lakes shimmer in the wind and the pebbly beaches stretch for miles. My brother drove
Five years ago this month my trials, adversities, and humiliations began. And I thank God for everything that happened to me. I was fired after
I received a question recently about Romans 3:23, which states, “… all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (King James Version).
What are Catholics to do about pastors who are leading the faithful on the wrong path and putting souls in danger? Poorly performing or outright
Part 1 of this series focused on cowardly clerics who do not make good shepherds. There are, however, members of the clergy who are even
Christ gave us shepherds to point us to truth and encourage us to “be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect.” Distressingly, some of our shepherds
Mention our borders and immigration and a lively discussion is almost certain to ensue. Strong feelings exist about both subjects. In my opinion, in dealing
This is the final part of a three-part series on the twelve condemned propositions of 1924. For part one see here, and for part two
This is part two of a three-part series on the twelve condemned propositions of December 1924. For Part 1 see here. Proposition 5: Truth Is
On December 1, 1924 the Vatican condemned twelve propositions relating to the “Philosophy of Action.” Looking at the propositions 100 years later, a question arises:
During my work-related travels over the past several years, I’ve had the pleasure of attending Mass at many different parishes. One thing I’ve noticed is
I frequently take the train here in Italy, and, with the rare exception, the station platforms have lime green markings on them. The markings divide
Non-Catholics, and even some Catholics, often have erroneous ideas about the Communion of Saints. Some believe that Catholics worship saints while others believe that the
Over the centuries, the Catholic Church has honored God’s command from Genesis to “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it.” Both ordained
Dear readers, We have a clear moral and political dichotomy in America and throughout the western world. The political left is replete with politicians who
Here I am concluding the summer series of reflections on the transcendentals – Beauty, Truth, and Goodness – as they are brought forth and nourished
Indifferentism is the belief that God is indifferent to religious differences. It is the view that it does not matter what religion people follow, as
One of my favorite novels is “The Last Battle” by C. S. Lewis. This novel, the seventh and final novel in “The Chronicles of Narnia,”
In a previous article, I wrote about the Christ-given originality and authority of the Catholic Church (click here to read it). In this article, I
