Father Patrick Manogue was both a legendary priest and a very interesting character in Western history. An Irish immigrant, Manogue became a miner during the
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Heartland Each workday I drive thirty miles to and from my teaching job. It’s a
This is a true story about love and love of God, how God really does work in mysterious ways, and Evangelization, all rolled into one!
William F. Buckley Jr., the patron saint of American conservatism, famously described the mission of his magazine, National Review, as “stand(ing) athwart history yelling ‘stop’”.
I recently heard for a second time the story of why a friend feels called to be a stay-at-home mom. I had heard it before,
missions Deep in the heart of Cajun country, in the bayous of southernmost Louisiana, mere miles off the Gulf Coast lies Big Woods, the operation
The last words a person says before dying are cherished by those who care for him or her. They are always remembered and reflect upon,
I was working in a Youth Summer Conference job (they were very similar to Steubenville conferences) when I had the most uncomfortable experience in my
What does it mean to be a man? Over the course of my life, I have had many opportunities to consider that question, particularly with
As a Catholic, I am often challenged about our use and reverence for the crucifix. The most common charge has been that the crucifix
The term “Millennials” refers to the generation born after 1980. They are coming of age and entering the job market in the early years of
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
Trained to evangelize, with social media at their fingertips, modern Catholics might be surprised to discover that the most effective missionaries are still those who
Are you a Millennial who wants to get involved with one of the most exciting endeavors of the New Evangelization? If so all you have
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
Social media has become a staple in our culture. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. are the main means of communication for many. We use it for
We are living in a world where we are constantly inundated with information. The news comes to us almost immediately as it happens. In fact,
We have a dearth of public, real-life heroes. Most public figures, whether in entertainment or politics, fall far from the mark when it comes to
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
One Saturday morning about a year and a half ago I attended training to volunteer at the local county jail. During the training, the deputy
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
In the past week, two million pilgrims from all over the world traveled to Krakow, Poland to celebrate World Youth Day and to remember its
