Good manners provide the social lubricant necessary for positive relationships and interactions. Are we giving our children the training they need in etiquette and polite
There are many differences between Roman Catholics and our Protestant friends. Protestants, with their numerous denominations, even differ greatly amongst themselves in their theology, style
In 1832 Pope Gregory XVI published the encyclical Mirari Vos, which rejected religious freedom. In 1965 Vatican II published Dignitatis Humanae, which accepted religious freedom.
For many people, when things get tough or they are in despair, when things seem hopeless and nothing that can be done, they finally talk
Some parents spend countless hours trying to come up with just the right name for a son or daughter. But for some parents it’s easier.
In recent weeks I’ve talked with several people who were struggling with the way God’s providence has played out in their lives. In each instance
The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for June 2026 is made clearest by Catholic doctrine because “in the supremely wise arrangement of God, Sacred
Memorial day is a day that I change from a “fun Grandpa” to a “serious Grandpa.” This is because Memorial Day is a day for
Reflections From The First Soul, Mind and Body Retreat When God places something on your heart, you naturally want it to be beautiful. You pray
Miracles of St. John the Silent The miracles recorded in the life of St. John the Silent, as preserved by his disciple and biographer Cyril
This article is a translation of my article written in French and published simultaneously in Quebec, Canada and in Europe, Switzerland, in 1995. This was
Part 1 of this article looked at how our pagan, secular society promotes sexual disorder by celebrating so-called Pride Month. This promotion profanes God. Catholic families
Today’s profane, pagan secular society says the month of June is for promoting and praising sexual disorder. They say June is Pride Month. You can’t
“What happened to Tom, we can’t get hold of him over the phone.” The many calls to my wife from our Bible study group members
Part I The new Secretary also inherited the four-year-old Allegheny Reproductive case, which by now had been judged at the appellate level and escalated to
Picture yourself with Mary, our Blessed Mother, and the Apostles during the time of Pentecost. “And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like
As you barrel up I-79 from West Virginia, a cerulean blue sign with fanciful white lettering salutes you: “Welcome to Pennsylvania! Pursue your happiness.” This
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure. That’s the American Psychological Association’s definition. It’s
The Purpose of the Document Issued on 15 May 2026, the 135th anniversary of Rerum Novarum, Magnifica Humanitas is Leo XIV’s encyclical on “safeguarding the
There are some songs that entertain us for a few moments, and there are other songs that seem to hold the weight of human suffering
In the song “The 6th Of January (Yasgur’s Farm)”, Amy Grant sings of the “good old days” of the sixties, and the hope-filled promise of
Part III: Fire That Does Not Consume Read Dignity Restored, Glory Transfigured Part I: Passiontide: Humanity’s Dignity is Restored Part Dignity Restored, Glory Transfigured II: Easter
