An invitation to write an article for publication usually comes with a request for a certain number of words. For instance, a small piece in
There are two main types of authority: governance and magisterium. A governance is the power to impose and enforce behavioral standards. Clubs, businesses and nations
It’s okay to question ordinary Church teaching on some issues. Questioning Divinely Revealed Truth, however, is another matter altogether. So when a Cardinal of the
Each time we attend Mass, our Lord gives us the gift of Himself. At Mass, we witness the sacramental re-presentation of Christ’s sacrifice, crowned by
Truth has to be repeated constantly, because Error also is being preached all the time, and not just by a few, but by the multitude.
Jesus Christ gives his entire self—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity—to us through the Holy Eucharist. In choosing bread to become his body, Christ humbles himself
When we say someone is “seeing red” it’s usually not a good thing. In the Church, however, seeing the color red is actually a wonderful
The Holy Spirit is proclaimed more by St. Luke than by any other gospel writer. One of his main purposes in writing his gospel and
When we are open to the Word of God, our Lord takes hold within us and transforms our lives by way of the Holy Spirit.
When we suffer trials and tribulations, we don’t feel joyous. In fact, we experience anything but joy. We may be in panic mode or simply
Scripture is clear. We are to pursue holiness. 1 Peter 1:15-16 “But as he who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in every aspect
The Holy Spirit may seem like the most elusive Person of the Trinity. We think about Him during Baptisms, Confirmations, and around the Feast of
The Book of Acts contains one of my favorite Scripture verses. Just before He ascends to heaven, Jesus promises the disciples He will not leave
Dear Holy Spirit, Thank you so much for the fruits you give me. Charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and
Grief is almost the same as open-heart surgery. Nothing can hurt us, disintegrate us, heal us, or teaches us more valued soul lessons like grief.
Part One of the Catechism explains each phrase of the Creed we recite at mass. Every week we announce, “I believe in the Holy Spirit”,
What an incredible act of love! With the Institution of the Holy Eucharist, Christ gives himself completely to each of us under the guise of
Finding our calling can be a challenge. A challenge we all must take on. Because we have free will and so many choices are available,
In certain situation, the people God choose to accomplishment His plans and purpose are often not the most popular or influential people in society. In
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
Throughout the Church’s history, the Holy Spirit has moved women and men to answer a call to religious life and share God’s love revealed in
Churches face challenges all the time. Our local area was a hot spot in the 19th century and drew many immigrants. Over time, different groups
