Christ and the Gospel The joyous season of Easter is among us. Another Lent has passed and we can now celebrate with the entire Church
One of St. Augustine’s most oft-quoted writings, “…our hearts are restless until they can find rest in you.”, was penned after more than a decade
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
I have wanted to write this article for some time, but was a bit reluctant as this is an emotional topic for many. But
There seems to be a rather disturbing trend in what I would call papacy bashing. This recent trend is fueled by a media that is
Music has Charms to sooth a savage Breast The above phrase was coined by William Congreve, in The Mourning Bride, 1697, and has long been
Stories concerning the Zika virus have been all over the news, lately, and for good reason. I am all in favor of informing the public
We cannot possibly truly imagine what Jesus Christ went through during His Passion and Death. Suffering the horrible, excruciating, ignominious scourging and crucifixion, carrying the
Among the differences between Catholics and Protestants, is the use of the crucifix or cross. This was keenly brought to my attention when a faithful
Deciding where one’s kids should be educated can be a difficult task, especially in areas where there are so many good public, parochial, and
The Power of Music Music has such a power to invoke many different kinds of feelings in all of us. It has the power to
In the light of my previous article, Discerning Private Revelation: A Particular Pitfall, it seems right and just to offer another discussion on a particular
The Roe v Wade decision still remains unsettling to many. Since that day a culture of death has permeated society, and the world. Nevertheless, many
Here we come to the end of our series on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Having prayed and reflected on the conception, birth, life,
Over the course of my now fourteen years of studying and working with the Catholic Church’s theology of private revelation, I have come to understand
Every so often the issue of altar serving comes into question, as it has again recently. There is an ongoing, extensive debate over who
Discernment is a process that every serious Catholic man must commence at some point, during which he will petition and receive from the
The Mercy of God is a mystery. Even for someone like me who has had it poured into my life for the last five years.
Advent and Christmas are very special seasons, and offer terrific opportunities to grow in and live our faith as Catholics. Often though, both seasons
Have you ever met someone who really made you stop and think, or even rethink, your faith life? Or perhaps you read an article, essay
“If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. If you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your transgressions.”
The holidays always remind me of how different I am from my husband. He is a doer. He does things. He wakes up every morning
