The Great Resignation occurred in 2021 and was followed by the 2022 phenomenon known as “quiet quitting.” While pundits attribute these workplace trends to a
Truth seems to be a pretty flexible commodity these days. And in politics, truth seems to be downright elusive. We’ve heard some real doozies from
DEAR Catholic Bishops, After a year and a half of living in a state of “pandemic”, I am compelled by the undeniable scientific data and testimony
Lessons and Stories of the Past Year Over a year has gone by since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. We have been through on
Lent is the ideal season for Confession. Of course, all seasons are ideal for Confession in their own ways; but Lent is the best. Especially
The world is at a critical moment in her history. In the midst of a global pandemic which is decimating the health, educational and economic
I’m not the best at caring for things. My books are worn – occasionally missing pages; my clothes are full of tiny rents and tattered
As 2021 begins, much of the planet is looking for hopeful signs of better things to come in the new year while at the same
It is customary at the new year to reflect on what has transpired, and make plans for the future. Unsurprisingly, many are looking forward to
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
Too often throughout history man has allowed hate to control his actions. Anti-Semitism is a hate that has been around for far too long. My
The soul, as St. Teresa of Avila put it, is a castle in which there are many rooms, just as in heaven where there are many
The Corovirus pandemic has seen numerous opinions emerge regarding causes and cures and where it all will end. Both individuals and societies worry and concern
I have learned that loneliness has no boundaries. It stretches out its tentacles and wraps them around those who may have lost a spouse, a
A friend recently told me that the Old Testament book that brought her back to the Catholic faith was Ecclesiastes. “What is it about?” I
Your life, my life, every life, is precious. Every life lost during the pandemic is a tragedy. We’ve been hearing this from media talking heads
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present (Bil Keane, American cartoonist).
My good pastor adopted a dog from the local Humane Society on Saint Patrick’s Day. With public Masses suspended throughout the diocese, he found some
You’ve probably seen the inscription, “Jesus, I trust in You” at the bottom of the Divine Mercy Image. Jesus specifically asked for this to be
If you are fortunate enough to still be working during the pandemic, be grateful. And don’t forget that even though Masses have been canceled your