Most Christians know the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale but I wonder how many recall just how and why it came about.
The Rich Man and Lazarus Pope Francis, in his 2017 Lenten Message, speaks of the Parable of The Rich Man and Lazarus. The rich man
A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the pleasure of attending a dinner for married couples at a neighboring parish. Called the
The journey in one’s faith life provokes many questions. Some will ponder complex questions and others have more basic questions. We can be accidental or
Although popular wisdom proclaims silence is golden, in some circumstances silence can also be a form of bullying. As humans, our basic needs go
“Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” These are the traditional words with which the priest traces the ashes on the
In the debate over Amoris Laetitia, many people have made reference back to Familiaris Consortio 84 where John Paul II commands that for Communion, the
How can imperfect contrition lead to perfect contrition? To make a “good confession” and to receive absolution for sin, a sinner must be, according to
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
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.
Steubenville Conferences, Kairos, random weekend retreats: I’ve done them all. Every time I come back from one of these super-hyped, life-changing weekends, I experience this
St. Thomas More, patron saint of civil servants, statesmen, and politicians, lived a life of moral courage. A 15th-16th century saint, More was poet, author,
Perhaps; but, in living faith, there is hope. Full disclosure: Yes, that is intentionally a “Made Ya Look” headline. It is also precisely how many
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
Since my first encounter with Ignatian Spirituality years ago, I have spent a lot time both intrigued and mystified by it. As is often the
I am tired of hearing the phrase, they have a right. I hear this said on television, radio, or among people in everyday life about
There is a lot of talk in the church these days about mercy verses the truth, or what is also known as love verses the
We all have our own thoughts about the season preceding Christmas. Some of these thoughts might be grounded in solid theological understanding, after all, it
After these many years, I finally can say I have something in common with Arnold Horshack. I feel like I must raise my hand high,
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
Many scholars and theologians think that, at best, certain statements in the papal Exhortation Amoris Laetitia are ambiguous, with some possible interpretations being heresy. For
Apparently, the Vatican’s Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) thinks business is business. I sure hope that’s not the case. A plan
