The Season of Advent challenges us to “prepare the way of the Lord” and to “make straight his paths.” The Sacrament of Penance is especially important as a way to bring order into our hearts […]
“The Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered […]
Evangelization is not for the faint of heart. It is for those whose hearts are conformed to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, pierced for sinners. The Church’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel is aided by […]
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” —John 6:51 […]
At some point on life’s journey, every person should get to meet a gifted storyteller. Every family, workplace, and pretty much every group of any kind should come equipped with one. Some cultures hold storytelling […]
In 1987, when I was ten years-old and a devotee of the World Wrestling Federation, I saw an episode of the WWF talk show, Piper’s Pit, hosted by the Scottish wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper. On […]
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi proclaims the truth that the Incarnate Son of God, having ascended to His Father’s right hand in heaven, remains present and active in His Church “until the end of the […]
“All your ways may be straight in your own eyes, but it is the Lord who weighs hearts.” — Proverbs 21:2 I am not much of a scientist, but if I were to hold a […]
One of the accusations most often leveled against Catholics is that we are “intolerant”. The world calls us intolerant because we don’t accept everything people do without question or protest. It’s a somewhat bitter irony […]
Popes answer questions. It is the office of any bishop, but especially the Bishop of Rome, to teach the Faith. And the office of teaching, which is a share in the prophetic office of Christ […]
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