“Remember, man, you are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” The priest uttered these words on Ash Wednesday as he traced the black cross
Political agitator Ann Coulter took to Twitter a few days ago to share these sterling thoughts. The typography is hers. Jeb!, an AMERICAN Catholic, defends
Stories concerning the Zika virus have been all over the news, lately, and for good reason. I am all in favor of informing the public
Right after the March for Life, the USCCB organized the Catholic Social Ministries Gathering. As one of the few who attended both events, I saw
The Power of Music Music has such a power to invoke many different kinds of feelings in all of us. It has the power to
With the ecological slideshow on the side of the Vatican, detractors of the Pope added another perceived offense to the now-long list of Francis’ supposed
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
Grandmothers and Mercy January is a time that reminds me of my deceased Grandmother. She passed away over 20 years ago on January 31. It is
Pope Francis has, once again, gotten himself in trouble with those bloggers who are often more than ready to criticize his every word. This time,
As we fold the Christmas table linens and pick up the scraps of wrapping paper, it is tempting to compare our Christmas Day with the
Falling in love happens in a cloud of emotion. It’s euphoric and all encompassing. And temporary. It is also a bad reason to marry. In
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
Last Saturday, Robert Lewis Dear went into a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs and committed an anti-life crime. He killed 3 people and injured
“Be not afraid, just have faith.” – Jesus (Mark 5:36) At the beginning of his papacy the late John Paul II said these words: Be
I will never forget the day that Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope: March 13, 2013. I was sitting in front of the TV
“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not your woe! Plans to give
According to Cosmopolitan magazine, “feminist” activist Gloria Steinem said the following about Pope Francis: I had this thought that we should have this massive education
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
A few weeks ago in the Gospel of Luke (9:46-50), the disciples were arguing about who was first — who was best — to Jesus.
The pope is always one-of-a-kind on the world stage, and has no competition except for Satan and his followers. If there are any human
“How I would love a Church which is poor and for the poor.” – Pope Francis Pope Francis consistently proclaims traditional Catholic Social Teaching
As Pope Francis traveled to Cuba and then to the United States he stressed that his visits were pastoral, not political. He is the shepherd
