The Pontifical Council for the Family’s The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality (TMHS, 12/8/95) is a catechetical masterpiece, suitable for bookending with Saint Pope John Paul II’s Theology of
With regard to the sanctitiy of human life and the sanctity of the transmission of human life (i.e.. via a permanent and always open to
Of course not! God entrusted the Catholic church with safeguarding the truth that sets us free. Incredulity is the neglect of revealed truth or the
In what appears to be a misguided effort to make Catholicism seem more appealing, some clergy avoid preaching about sin – at least sins regarding human sexuality
For many years, people were inspired by the selfless generosity of religious sisters caring for the ill and impoverished – a “secret weapon” if you
Aware that some are wrongly fearful of God’s justice, Pope St. John Paul II very much emphasized God’s mercy! It is always true that God
Back in the late 1800s Pope Leo XIII had a few things to say about marriage, family, and society. His words are still relevant today.
Background Washington, D.C.’s new archbishop, Cardinal Robert McElroy, has advocated heterodox pastoral positions which appear heterodox to me (cf, America Magazine. 6/24/23). It is anticipated that he will
Introduction As I wrote at the start of 2024: In times of confusion, we must remind ourselves that we always have the sacraments and the
Background As per a decade old report on a conference about the lifelong, exclusive bond between one man and one woman: the focus of the
Background Fifteen years ago, I was fascinated by prophetic commentary from a health care law expert (Amazon review of Diagnosis Critical, 10/24/2009): Catholics may have to
Background I grew up in the 1970s Diocese of Brooklyn, which saw itself as being at the forefront of the treatment of people with disabilities. I
Background More than a half-century ago, St Pope Paul VI warned that “the smoke of Satan has entered the Church of God” (6/29/1972). He went
Introduction: Paul Mankowski, S.J. I recently read Karen Hall’s biography of the late, great Father Paul Mankowski, S.J., an ardent and untiring defender of the Faith.
Background Way back in a fifth-grade classroom conversation, I recall citing Fatima and/or Lourdes as proof for God’s existence. To myself and the 50+ other
Dear Newlyweds speaks of marriage and parenthood with moving and deeply respectful admiration and esteem. Since the 1970s, I have encountered Catholics (clergy, religious, and laity)
Background: NYC Was the One-Time Home to the First U.S. Saints In 1946, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first U.S. citizen that the Church
Background On Patient Justice We can see the patient justice of Jesus in the peace that Irish and Italian Americans achieved: So many people share
During the pontificate of St. Pope John Paul II, the Church inaugurated the World Day of the Sick and gave us its Charter for Health Care Workers – “A
Truth is unchanging no matter what people do to undermine it. Advancement to religious vows and ordination should be barred to those who are afflicted
In recalling some personal experiences from a half century ago, I am reminded that not everyone who says they want your opinion/input really does. Ironically, input/opinions
Since the Church’s beginning, we sinful people have acted as though Jesus’ magnificent message about marriage/family/sexuality was NOT abundantly clear. As a result, there has
Introduction I may need to be disabused of simplistic notions of church history and the Eucharist during my life time. It is clearly the case
St. Pope John Paul II gave 129 addresses at general audiences from 1979 to 1984, focused on marriage, family, and human sexuality. Biographer George Weigel
