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
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
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
January 22 marks the 43rd anniversary of the tragic legalization of abortion on demand in our country via two Supreme Court decisions, Roe v. Wade
So, you’re excited about your faith and want to share it. You want to evangelize! You realize that much of the world has moved online
A FaceBook friend recently posted this: What I fear has become the new “progressive” orthodoxy is this, that there is no such thing as truth.
Every so often the issue of altar serving comes into question, as it has again recently. There is an ongoing, extensive debate over who
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
During this time of year, we pause and give thanks for all of the blessings we have in our lives. These blessings become even more
In the apparitions of Our Lady of Fátima, there are 2 striking aspects. These aspects are the miracle of the sun and the famous
Keys are an important image used in the Bible. Keys, such as those given by Jesus to Peter, on the Old Testament occasion of Yom
Pope Francis has become one of the most talked about popes since Pope St. John Paul II. He’s also one of the most controversial popes
“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.” – Jesus (Matthew 7:12) The Golden Rule.
“This, indeed, is probably one of the Enemy’s motives for creating a dangerous world—a world in which moral issues really come to the point.
The Holy Father’s stay in America may be over, but his impact will be felt for quite some time. His visit provided multiple
Several weeks ago, I published an article entitled Contemporary Culture Wars: Is History Repeating? Since the publication of that article, some significant issues and/or
It seems not a day goes by without a headline story about the culture wars. Everyday there is controversy about gay marriage, abortion, contraception or
The other day, as I was scrolling through my Facebook feed, I noticed some disturbing comments on a friend’s pro-life post. The person making the comments was
Of all the gifts Holy Mother Church has bestowed on us, one of the greatest is the saints. These ordinary men and women, who
The August 2015 edition of The National Geographic Magazine features a lengthy article on Pope Francis, written by Robert Draper after six months of observing
This column is the tenth in a series of introductory essays on “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” the preparatory catechesis for the
Lately, there is a lot of talk within Christian circles how to live the Faith in the midst of a morally-decaying (and increasingly hostile) Western
