The continuous setbacks and attacks on religious liberty that plague men and women of faith in the United States and across the world require responses and actions
\”Easter changes everything for us, too. We know that life is stronger than death. Love is stronger than hatred. Hope stronger than despair. We know
Lent, what a season! For some it brings dread, for others it is a time to strengthen their walk with God, and still others it
On the day I graduated from medical school, I took an oath that includes the famous words: “First do no harm.” I am happy to
Sometimes a great historical figure is not as recognized as such during his lifetime. Other historical figures are recognized as monumentally important even while they
When you hear the phrase “Theology of the Body” (TOB), what comes to mind? I’m sure it will depend on your background and will vary
It’s been intensely frustrating, though strangely fascinating as a physician, to see public comments social media regarding the embryonic stem cell and, inevitably, the abortion
Let us recall the gospel narratives of the crucifixion of Christ, and forward to that place called Golgotha. For just a moment, imagine those three
In the world of Catholic-to-Catholic blogospheric communication–in-house discussions of various interpretations of a host of things Catholic—it seems that we too often, merely, want to
We all are attracted to the stories. This story begins with a kid who was keying symphonic melodies on the piano only at the age
The love God has for his people is intense, all-consuming, a torrential force of love that is poured out from His heart and on to
Teach me, LORD, your way that I may walk in your truth. (Ps 86:11) Sounds simple, doesn’t it? I can’t imagine any Christian looking at
The Pew Research Center recently released a report, Celebrating Christmas and the Holidays, Then and Now, that offers a revealing look at the growing secularism
What is the American equivalent of what the Russian’s called a Gulag? A familiar word to Americans, because of our cold war relations with the
