Simply, the Catholic and Gnostic views of materiality are, respectively, Good and Evil, which engender hope and despair. It is paradoxical that the modern adoration
What is our reason for living? One of our duties on earth is to be faithful stewards of God’s creations. We live for a purpose
Here in Italy we recently changed our edition of the Roman Missal, the book that guides the priest through the celebration of the Mass. Priests
In the world’s broad field of battle, in the bivouac of life, be not like dumb driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife! Trust
“I am tired of praying.” This is what I heard my friend whisper tiredly, almost unwillingly. The words hung in the air, lingering as if
Well, 2021 has started out as roughly as 2020 ended. The rain that poured down around my little house on Christmas day seemed to promise
One morning, walking from the parking garage to the office, I voiced in prayer an all-to-familiar complaint: “Why am I hanging around here when I
The unleashing of the theological virtue of hope, with deep roots in Jesus Christ, holds the true promise of the new year. No one weeps
Be Not Afraid. These words have been striking me in recent days… During Advent, we hear of the angel’s appearance to Mary, and his subsequent
Today as I make preparation to attend a holiday celebration with my family, it is not without trepidation. Why do I feel this way? Well,
The end of the year is coming quickly, and with it, the season of Advent. Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, just one week from
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
My dear friends, beware of despair! The worries and anxieties that come into our lives can certainly knock us off balance and shake us to
I suppose by now everybody knows I’m a big critic of the Theory of Evolution. I had the audacity on the second essay I ever
Suicide is a pandemic today. Most people are inclined to disbelieve how bad the problem is. Father Chris Alar, MIC, can relate. He didn’t give
Lately, the daily news is full of images of burning and looting in our cities. Prior to that, it was becoming difficult to express our
Like most moms, I am a compulsive worrier. Before the pandemic and riots began, my biggest fear was something hurting my daughter in a serious,
Ours is an age of social disruption, isolation, and atomization. Rates of suicide among young people, rich and poor, along with instances of clinical depression
There’s nothing that cleanses your soul like getting the hell kicked out of you.” Woody Hayes, American collegiate gridiron football coach, (1913-1987) Soothsayers, armchair analysts
As Christians our duty and our joy is lighting candles in a very dark world. In the 1950’s, Father James Keller of the Christophers used
The answer to the question, “Will everyone be saved?”, would appear to be simply a matter of fact, yes or no. But, is it? The
My wife always frets during this time of year. The fretting begins about three weeks before Thanksgiving and doesn’t end until some time after Christmas.
