Social media today is flooded with what some call ‘fake news’ stories. Whether it is a falsification about an archaeological discovery, an allegation of criminal
I walked out of the church after Mass, through the small courtyard towards the parking lot. In that staggered line of people, I happened to
I object to the profanation of sacred images and sacramentals in cinema. I have been writing about and meditating on the power of the Holy
“Pray always, but not in order to convince the Lord by dint of words! He knows our needs better than we do! Indeed, persevering prayer
Objectively speaking, there is little chance of success if someone attempts bench press 300 lbs and has never lifted weights. There is also little chance
I am probably something of an anomaly in today’s world. I’m not a cleric but I have found fulfillment living a chaste life and serving
The Easter Bounty- Chocolates When we walk down any candy aisle in a grocery store, we are guaranteed to see many beautifully wrapped and enticing
March 26, 2016. Easter Vigil Mass. The service, begun in darkness and fire, became flooded with light as we collectively moved through the liturgy and
Sharing the Catholic faith with our separated brothers and sisters can be a challenge, especially when there isn’t a shared understanding of early Church history.
As Lent approaches, we are reminded that this season offers us a new beginning. Pope Francis describes Lent as a “journey of spiritual renewal in
A war is brewing in the Philippines. And it is not a war of guns (although, much of the cause of this brewing war has
Vatican II Music If you read what the Second Vatican Council wrote about sacred music (in Chapter VI in the 1963 constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium) you will
This is the story of my ascent out of brokenness and into the arms of mercy. Through suffering, God tore down the walls of what
Wisdom from a Great Saint St. Teresa of Calcutta was canonized on September 4, 2016, in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis. She
Catholic Schools Week begins January 29 and ends February 4. Catholic schools all across the United States will be celebrating in their own unique ways.
You really have to be careful where you get your news these days. The mainstream media, and even many online news sites, just can’t be
Imagine living in a time when Roman soldiers could walk into your house without notice and demand you show your loyalty by burning incense as
In his book, Church Militant Field Manual, Father Richard Heilman relates the Soldier’s Creed of the United States Army. “I am disciplined, physically and
Jesus, the Reason for our Joy Another year has passed, and the Christmas Season is here. This is a time of reflection, a time of joy
Heresy is running rampant in America. At least that’s what the headline on a recent article at The Federalist said. The article, “Survey Finds Most
Calling on God for Help in Dealing with Others Improving our relationships with others is a work that continues throughout our lives. From the time
Do you ever wonder how our world has gotten so upside down in just the last few years? Men in girls’ bathrooms, same-sex “marriage,” racial
