It is springtime when my fancy usually turns to baseball. Though I have never been a St. Louis Cardinals fan, they have usually been a part of any baseball conversation, especially when we lived in St. Louis...
Now that Pope Francis has gone to the House of the Father, it is normal, logical and natural to ask the pivotal question: After Francis’ charismatic pontificate, in which direction will the Church move...
The conclave begins again in Rome where cardinals from around the world will come together to pray for the Holy Spirit’s descent and to choose the next Bishop of Rome. This process and the ancient rituals have...
They are at it again, or to be more accurate, still at it. I’m referring to the condemnation of Donald Trump and his policy on immigration. I don’t mean the statements of secular progressives who arguably “know not...
On his deathbed, comedian W. C. Fields was reputed to have been frantically thumbing through a Bible. When questioned the confirmed atheist replied in his inimical way, Looking for loopholes. This title came to me just...
When I first read about Christian detachment it made perfect sense to me. All created things are God’s, so we appreciate them in context of their being His. It’s also true that I have never been particularly attached to...
Then, Nehemiah, that is, His Excellency, and Ezra, the priest-scribe and the Levites who were instructing the people said to all the people: “Today is holy to the LORD your God. Do not be sad, and do not...
Venerable Patrick Peyton (1909-92), known as the “Rosary Priest” because of the many large rosary rallies he led throughout the world, popularized the phrase “The family that prays together, stays together.” At a time...
Kraków is an immensely popular pilgrimage destinationand undoubtedly the most frequented tourist city in Poland. It is a home to over 350 Roman Catholic churches. However, the most significant site is the Sanctuary of...
Many important events involve a public commitment by someone. For instance, in just a few days Donald Trump will again be inaugurated as President of the United States; during this ceremony he will place his hand on the...
On New Year’s Day, when we celebrated the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God, it was important to ask a pertinent question: What makes us love and honor Mary so much? We know that Mary is not a god. She himself...
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