Catholic Journal

Divergence in Daycare

Before proceeding, let me clarify the purpose of this reflection. Daycare in a time of genuine...

Regarding Fraternal Correction

Arguably the most difficult challenge to our salvation is the call to forgiveness. Be merciful...

All Essays

Praying through Distractions

How should we handle those stubborn, relentless, pesky distractions that seem to spoil our prayer time and fill us with mounting frustration? The first thing that can be said about this thorny and troubling topic is...

The Doctor is In

Mrs. Haines sat in the chair next to her daughter Emily and watched as she slept peacefully. It was hard to believe that that this was the same eight-year-old girl who, just a few months before, was as healthy as she...

The Sweet Juice of Eden

One of the great conflicts in human existence has been the clash between free will and individual conscience. It is a never-ending battle that often wages in the soul of any conscious human being. When I was 19 the...

And You, What Do You Need?

In the Gospel of Mark (13:33), it is though Jesus is in charge of a great lighthouse and reminds us to: Be Watchful! Be Alert! His words immediately follow a private conversation with Peter, James, John, and Andrew...

Tripwire

Protectionist storm clouds are on the horizon. As the fifth round of NAFTA negotiations begin without the principal representatives, our trading partners remain far apart on critical issues such as domestic content...