While Father Damien de Veuster had become somewhat famous by the time of his death, not everyone agreed that he was a holy man. His bishop scoffed at the suggestion that Damien should be declared […]
Since the death of the first pope, Saint Peter, two hundred and sixty-five men have succeeded him in that office. And now, following the death and burial of Pope Francis, we can consider how the […]
The modern debate over health care is certainly a debate worth having. But sometimes it’s helpful to step back from modern proposals about the care of the sick—typically involving legislation, bureaucracy, and costs—to think about […]
Saint John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was not the first Protestant who decided to become a Catholic after reading the Fathers of the Church. And he’s not alone. The Coming Home Network, a group established to […]
Not all Marian apparitions are created equal. The worldwide impact of the Blessed Mother’s appearances on Tepeyac Hill and at Cova da Iria far overshadow almost all other approved Marian apparitions. Granted, no one in […]
The tragedy of boys failing to grow into good men is not a modern phenomenon. While there are many reasons that young men today drift through life or engage in dangerous behaviors, this is not […]
One of the finest aspects of modern American culture is our willingness to find innovative ways to help individuals with disabilities. From motorized wheelchairs to individualized education programs to cutting edge assistive technology devices, there […]
As a Catholic, I am grateful that a respected Hollywood filmmaker chose to spend his time and talents to produce a television show about, of all subjects, Catholic saints. After all, Martin Scorsese has been […]
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo (Jan 6, 1786-Dec 28, 1837) never intended to establish a religious society1 in the Church. He simply wanted to bring souls to Jesus Christ. But Gaspar’s example inspired many of his […]
Do just one-third of American Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, as was reported in this 2019 study? Or do two-thirds believe Church teaching on the Eucharist, if you question them […]
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