Eucharistic Revival Pillar One: Foster Encounters with Jesus
In response to a 2019 Pew Study that showed only 30 percent of Catholics believe in the Real Presence, the United States Conference of Catholic
In response to a 2019 Pew Study that showed only 30 percent of Catholics believe in the Real Presence, the United States Conference of Catholic
The Parable of The Talents (Mt 25:14-30) is a powerful reminder that God has invested in each of us. And it is our sacred duty
Sometimes in hindsight, I look back and wonder: “should I have done this instead of that, gone uphill instead of downhill? The counterargument, which brings
When I was young there was a popular poster that stated “War is not healthy for children and other living things.” These days we call
Let’s face it, when it comes to the Covid-19 vaccine there are those who are for it and those who are against it. No one
Sacred Heart Major Seminary (SHMS) is offering a new, free, online course entitled “A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward.” The course is set to begin
I came of age during the cultural changes of the 1960s. Even though my Catholic upbringing had taught me that sex outside of marriage was
Half a century of sitting in Catholic parishes and getting assaulted by painful attempts at relevance qualifies me to reflect on what a thriving parish
There is a need to reclaim Sunday as a holy day. The Old Testament commandment to keep holy the Sabbath finds its fulfillment in the
So, What Does It Mean to Love God? To love God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with
The 31st Sunday in ordinary time (Year B) marked the end of World Mission Month in 2021. The theme for the day’s readings speaks of
How simple life would be if God’s plan for each of us was clearly laid out for us to follow? Like a beam of light
Years ago, I honestly believed I was laying down my life for God, serving Him with my whole heart, mind, and soul. Then, slowly I
Somehow, for some reason, Christ’s teachings have been watered down over that last 50 or 60 years. Today Christianity seems to be all about loving
God’s mercy and justice are perfect. And therein lays a conundrum for some. Just how, they wonder, does perfect mercy and justice work? In our
Several years ago in one of his many talks, Bishop Robert Barron remarked that a great retreat could be written on the questions asked by
In discussions with evangelist friends, it seems the conversation always gets around to the criticality of believing in Jesus Christ as our personal savior and
I like to do things my own way – who doesn’t? All the way back to Adam and Eve we’ve all been the same. Most
The nature of the Catholic Church holds many elements together mysteriously. On one hand, the Church is the spotless bride of Christ. On the other
If you have a question about the Catholic faith or have been asked about the meaning of or reason for a Church teaching, it helps
The Catechism: An Underrated Resource The Catechism of the Catholic Church may not seem like a priority in these crazy times. Keeping up with breaking
When I originally wrote “Not Of the World: Catholic Tradition and Separation” in 2018, I had in mind the devotional and disciplinary practices that filled