Catholic Journal

In the Company of à Kempis

My mother, both of her sisters, and their mother all had breast cancer. My Aunt Emma Jean is the...

Divergence in Daycare

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

All Essays

The Boys from Connecticut

When I did talk radio years ago, the hosts could add bumper music as an opening for their programs. Over my 22 years at WGNU, I used several popular music themes. My last one was a song from the film, Rocky III, Gonna...

Black History Matters

Having recently commemorated Black History Month, I thought it might be a proper time to provide a more realistic historical perspective of black history, other than what one might read in the highly partisan mainstream...

Remaining Solid in Living Hope

How long did the joy we wore on Easter Day last? Could it be that the grinding of daily life has reclaimed our heart and mind? The readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter are purposely very down to earth...

Miracles Show Us God’s Love

When I engage in prayer and meditation, the Lord has come to me many times to say “Tell my people how much I love them. Tell my people that they are not alone and that I am with them. Tell my people that my Holy Spirit...

The Beauty of Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday we commemorate liturgically Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This event in the life of Jesus is mentioned by every evangelist, that is Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Palm Sunday kicks up the Holy...