It has become quite common when people die to display flowers or candles to remember their passing. This gesture is done instinctively to honor their memory, perhaps even
In case you haven’t heard, there is apparently a new small sub-group of Catholics who have decided that it’s time to end the American Experiment.
When I lived in the Midwest, Fall was the time when my wife and I headed to the local orchard to pick apples. We would arrive at
Catholics who disagree with some Catholic Doctrine or Doctrines may not be formal heretics. They may only be material heretics. Or they may just be
For many of us, the national election continues to be problematic. While reservations concerning Trump remain, Hillary will be the demise of any hope we have
Angels have always played prominent roles in biblical stories. Over the years, they have inspired art, literature, and films. Saints have spoken with them. St.
Being a Catholic has always been a central part of my life. Though leaving the Catholic Church has never crossed my mind, explaining why I
The world of Catholic spirituality is, in a word, immense. Contemplative, Ignatian, Dominican, Carmelite- you get the idea. Yet as I spent time looking for
There are evil things that some people really, really want to do. There are some people who not only want to do evil things but also
It has recently been announced that Pope Francis has elevated the liturgical celebration honoring St. Mary Magdalene from a memorial to a major feast. This
The Church is blessed constantly with new charismatic groups that renew her spirit; however, at the same time, the hierarchy is responsible for discerning these
Social Justice is a big deal these days. In recent years, it’s become such a big deal amongst Secular Progressives that it’s even given rise
The question of human suffering casts a long shadow on the human experience. If you talk to people long enough, they’ll get around to telling
Justice is simply defined as giving one his or her “due.” It means rendering to people what you owe them. What do we owe others?
You have probably heard the old philosophical question, “If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there, does it still make a sound?”
The first several chapters of the post-synodal exhortation Amoris Laetitia (On Love in the Family) from Pope Francis show a remarkable understanding of the human
Have you ever seen this t-shirt logo: “The Church/Bible teaches it. I believe it. That settles it”? It is a rather pithy and provocative turn
During a casual conversation a friend of mine asked me, “How come histocompatibility is not better known among Catholics?” Histo what? I asked. He answered,
Currently, I am reading two books. One was given to me as a penance to be read slowly, a page or two at time. The other,
Today we are continuing our reflection on the Stations of the Cross (see part one here). Recalling once again that there is far too often
As we in the United States suffer through another national election cycle in this odd year, the antics displayed by those who ask for our
I have wanted to write this article for some time, but was a bit reluctant as this is an emotional topic for many. But
