It’s challenging enough, even for the most faithful Catholics among us, to keep our Lenten commitments. We’re all busy, and just the everyday juggling acts of trying to balance faith, family and work often can lead to forgetting to do … Continue reading
A Crown and a Prayer There are no coincidences, only “Godcidences” or “Godwinks”, as I like to say. And recently there have been two profound such Godwinks related to the name and meaning of virus that’s turning life as we … Continue reading
This is my latest column for Deacon Digest magazine, dedicated to deacons and their wives. I thought you might find it helpful too. “It is so that the works of God might be made visible through him.” (Jn 9:3) As … Continue reading
During this time of anxiety over the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting self-isolation and Mass and event cancellations, your relationship with God is more important for you and society than ever. Below are resources to help you worship, pray and … Continue reading
When I was about to make my first holy Communion, our Catholic school offered the opportunity to purchase religious items to mark the important sacrament. They turned one of our larger classrooms into a mini religious goods store filled with … Continue reading
Looking at all of the stories where this person or that organization makes a very vocal public stance, files a lawsuit or does both, claiming they’re very offended by an action taken, often something said by a faithful Christian, I … Continue reading
We all can use more silence in our lives. We live in a culture bombarded by all kinds of noise and distractions. I should know. My first book, published over 12 years ago, was entitled “Noise” and was filled with … Continue reading
Recently I had a civil but nonetheless interesting exchange with a Facebook follower. She was lamenting that, in her opinion, too many elected officials and others who support Catholic teaching — including protecting life from womb to tomb, as well … Continue reading
How many times have we been challenged over the years by someone who has left the Church or harbors disdain and distrust for anything Catholic? A common misconception such folks are quick to express is that the Church simply must … Continue reading
When we fall in love with someone, we want to know what they’re thinking, their likes and dislikes, and how they feel about particular issues. We do our best to get to know their family and friends, because it helps … Continue reading
