About 45 minutes outside of Detroit, there is a Protestant church I pass by several times a year, and for years now this church has had a curious sign in front of it. The sign […]
Saint Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) was known even during his life as the “saint of charity,” as a self-sacrificing servant of the poor, and as a priest of great holiness, wisdom, and humility. Today, the […]
“It is finished!” —John 19:30 In His seventh and final “word” from the Cross, Christ will explicitly address His Father: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” In His fifth “word,” Jesus most immediately […]
Editor’s note: This essay was originally published by CWR on April 19, 2019. The problem of suffering is one that has plagued and haunted humanity since the Fall of our first parents. Suffering prompts in […]
Our bishops hold offices of great authority, their words, actions, and decisions are public, and they are human—the very worst thing you can be if you want to avoid criticism. And many bishops, like many […]
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 “While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” — John 9:5 “Live as children […]
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” — John 14:27 The […]
“God spoke further to Moses: ‘Go and gather the elders of the Israelites, and tell them, The LORD, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, has appeared to me and […]
In this article, I would like to offer an argument for the prominent inclusion of moral preaching as part of the ministry of homiletic preaching in the new evangelization. The Archdiocese of Detroit, to which […]
“Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature.”—Mark 16:15 Like many powerful forces in this world, online communication is capable of building-up humanity or tearing people down and apart from each […]
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