Many in the northeast have seen the “Tunnel 2 Towers” commercial with legendary NY Yankee pitcher Andy Pettitte supporting this great program. Pettitte’s statement in the
In an increasingly complex and often contradictory world, faithlessness emerges as a specter haunting the corridors of the human heart. This lack of faith can
Perhaps you’ve heard the saying “Jesus came to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Christian authors and speakers often use this saying to encapsulate
Life’s journey is often likened to a vast, intricate tapestry woven over time with threads of countless decisions. Whether mundane or monumental, every choice we
While not everyone agrees that we need to be much more concerned about our planet, no one can disagree that environmental ecology is a hot
I have spent most of my life as a professional charter fishing boat captain, so I often think of life in terms of the ocean.
Forgiveness is a multi-dimensional concept deeply embedded in human nature and spiritual consciousness. It is the conscious act of releasing resentment, anger, or vengeance towards
Liberation Theology never became mainstream, but it did have a number of Catholic proponents, mainly in Latin America. This essay explores the origins, proponents, opponents,
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal
Catholics know how the Nicene Creed starts out: “I believe in God the Father Almighty maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible
The credit for this article belongs to a parish friend and priest, Monsignor John Halloran, Pastor Emeritus, St. Thomas More Parish, Narragansett, RI. In a
Of all the things a human being can be, an ingrate is one of the worst. At least that’s my opinion. When good things happen
One of the most nostalgic comedy skits is Bud Abbott and Lou Costello’s “Who’s on First.” The confusion caused by miscommunication is quite funny and
There is no doubt that the covid-19 vaccines have given all people great hope that there is a light at the end of this pandemic
The idea of emotional capital comes from the business community of deposits and withdrawals of money. The more dollars we put into the bank, the more
Innocently wish someone a Merry Christmas, and you might get any one of several angry retorts, such as “I’m not Christian, and that offends me,”
“What do you think of Vatican II?” This question was posed to me just recently by my niece. We were on our way back from a
The first of the seven themes of Catholic social teaching is the life and dignity of the human person. Some people will say, “The Democrats are
The beautiful anchor on top of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, located on Block Island, Rhode Island, has a long history of Christian symbolism. It is
At a recent Sunday Mass, the priest asked, “If there were a ‘Wanted: Follower of Jesus Christ’ bulletin posted, would you be arrested?” I meditated
Criticisms and Scandals The Catholic Church has come under increasing pressure from horrific scandals. It is entirely understandable that so many people shy away from church
I do not believe that all thinking Democrat people embrace the “party of death” ideology that their party is endorsing, but their leadership continues to
