Last month, Pope Francis held the first canonization in St. Peter’s Square since 2019. Our church now has 10 new saints – six men and
I bet many other Catholics are just like me; I’m not comfortable discussing my faith with others unless they are like-minded. I could never stand
Occasionally I hear someone say “I think of myself as a spiritual person, but I’m not religious.” The implication is that “being spiritual” is somehow
When it comes to anger, it seems to be a good news / bad news situation these days. The good news is that everybody in
How do you glorify God in your life? Unfortunately, many believe it is harder than it really is. During the season of Lent, I created
The pregnancy center on Long Island where I help out has seen and heard every imaginable situation, and we know not to make any assumptions about the
I asked a friend this evening, “Do people read books anymore?” “No. They don’t,” he replied. “What’s the point, then?” I asked. “The people who read books like
We see many buzzwords being tossed around in Church circles. It is not necessary to toss them here. But one word always seems to stick
The dark is getting darker but the light is getting lighter. These times ignite my desire for the conversion of souls, especially my loved ones.
During my first and only pregnancy, I was frequently asked about my plans for baby number two. I was a bit older as a first-time
The lives of the saints captivate me. The Church, in her wisdom, elevates various saints as witnesses of what a life fully embracing Christ can
Faith is the belief in something intangible, something invisible – and it’s the hardest thing to relay in words to those who don’t believe, or
Life is close to idyllic this time of year. Summer temperatures are not quite at their peak. Barbecues are held every weekend. School is out
“It is finished!” (John 19:30): three of the most wonderful words in all of Scripture. Though we read them and rejoice, I sometimes wonder if
In last week’s column, I shared a most painful and debilitating event in my family’s life. I waited two-and-a-half years to publish our story; not
Let us witness then in love, without sinning against those who have yet to experience the joy of the Eucharist or a deep relationship with
Recently, I have witnessed a rather disturbing trend on social media, and in comboxes at the end of articles, that suggest Christians really do not
New York City can be a daunting place for a Catholic, or anyone who wants to live a religious or moral life. While it is
In a time when organized religion and freedom of conscience seem to be dwindling on a daily basis, we as Catholics must make every effort
I wish Catholics were as devoted to reading the Bible as frequently as some Protestants. Granted, many active Catholics do read the Bible regularly, or
