Most moms and dads have great dreams for their children to grow up and do something that matters. From a Catholic perspective, that means discovering and fulfilling God’s will for their lives. It’s recognizing our gifts and using those gifts … Continue reading
Just a few weekends ago, we celebrated Trinity Sunday. And while the Trinity is so mind-blowing that even some of the greatest theologians in Church history had, and still have, a hard time explaining and understanding it, we can, at … Continue reading
During one of his visits to his native Germany early in his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the need for silence in our lives. Benedict gave the address about the same time I was wrapping up the manuscript for … Continue reading
Many of us, myself included, make a concerted effort to silence the noise during Lent. Although it’s a good idea to go through each and every day with less media, Lent provides a good opportunity to re-evaluate how much time … Continue reading
Earlier this year, one of the big auto insurance companies released an ad that is part of a major effort to promote safer driving. That’s a good thing. Given the tragedies that occur while texting, talking and driving, many other … Continue reading
Ever wonder why people spend their hard-earned money on tickets to a concert or play and then, when they arrive at the venue, are too busy texting away, checking email or talking on their phone to take even the slightest … Continue reading
It’s a terrible feeling — something most of us have experienced. The last time I misplaced my cell phone, I was in the middle of several busy assignments in Rome. In addition to phone numbers, photos and other important information, … Continue reading
I recently had the opportunity to interview Ryan Foley, the vice president of Covenant Eyes, a company that provides tools for internet accountability and filtering. As Foley explained, despite the fact that many families are aware of how rampant pornography … Continue reading
When speaking in Germany in 2006, Pope Benedict XVI addressed a growing crisis — one that was impacting Catholics as much as the rest of the world. He was referring to the problem of too much noise. The noise, he … Continue reading
