Pete Socks, a happily married father of five, converted to the Catholic faith in 1996. After a few years, he found himself simply going through the motions,
On June 24, 1981, a clear Wednesday afternoon, some young people went up Podbrdo Hill near the small hamlet of Medjugorje in then Yugoslavia. When
My husband and I enjoy watching movies for a date night after putting the kids to bed. We had a great streak of movie watching
From the USCCB, we learn that “For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59.
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I write this article with the hope that it may help people understand the recent 20th-century foundation for “Free Speech” in the USA as shaped
I like the adage: “Some things are better left unsaid”. But I have a hard time following it, especially when I am in one of
Scripture warns us clearly that in the last days, charity will suffer. Matthew 24:12 “Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold.”
Am I the only one feeling that the Catholic Church has become irrelevant in political, social and moral arenas? It’s not really a question anymore.
The Patrick Coffin Show podcast features weekly interviews with A-list influencers and outliers in the effort to recover the Judeo-Christian roots of the culture. Patrick
I think at one point or another, each of us struggles with our faith. Regardless if it’s the result of an event, the influence of
Full disclosure: I did not actually read the book “The Benedict Option”. Spiritdaily and a NY Times article is where I gleaned information about this movement in the
The Petty Fight The petty fight started over the placement of my rather-large picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe near the top of our living
My view is simple. When I meet a person who says, “I am Catholic, but,…” it is my immediate conclusion that he/she is not Catholic.
Is there a way to practice the virtue of truth and charity when one navigates the world of social media? The advent of the use
Social media is present everywhere you look. While it has its downfalls, if utilized properly, social media can be an amazing tool in strengthening your
Marcus speaks with a quiet authority, with the air of a contemplative craftsman. Founder of Marian Caskets, his avocation in life is now his family
The word “rigid” has become something of a pejorative term in the common parlance of some clerics and theologians in recent years. The Holy Father
It must have been tough being an Old Testament prophet. How many people could you reach? As many as could hear your voice presuming you
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God says he hates divorce (Malachi 2:16). Jesus tells his followers that Moses only permitted divorce because of the hardness of their hearts and that
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