Arguably the most difficult challenge to our salvation is the call to forgiveness. Be merciful...
In 1896 a German immigrant to the United States, a man named Emmanuel Ninnger, paid for his...
The First Amendment of the U.S. constitution is as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of...
About forty years ago, a ten-year-old boy named Dave was taught how to play chess by his grandfather, a World War II veteran. They played frequently, and, after three years of trying, Dave, at age 13, finally beat his...
Today we have a chance to reflect on the main reason why the Catholic Church feels so strongly about Christian marriage. The reason is that married Christian couples are called to be a most eloquent and visible reminder...
While it was my great privilege to be born and raised Catholic, it was not until I was an adult with a family and well into my career that I had a spiritual conversion. It helped me recognize God’s love for me and...
Christians tend to think of truth as something we are commanded to reflect in our speech. The Bible supports that understanding. But John’s gospel goes further and links truth to God’s very nature. It says...
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him; and I will raise him on the last day. (John 6:44) Concerning salvation, we must never forget God’s absolute sovereignty. It is complete and foolish arrogance...
During another drought of inspiration, I searched through my essays that were never submitted for publication. During this search, I stumbled on an essay I had called Heaven on My Mind. I wrote it, probably after...
On this 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, the lesson that Jesus wishes to teach us is a life lesson, in the sense that it forces us to see where, instinctively, we place ourselves in the context of our relationship with God...
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