There’s been a lot of controversy over immigration sanctuaries, sanctuary cities, sanctuary states, and sanctuary churches.  I have just a few thoughts on the matter. First, I… Read more “Thoughts on Immigration, Part 4”

Seventh Station: Jesus Falls the Second Time +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,      Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. … Read more “The Seventh Station of the Cross: Jesus Falls the Second Time”

HOW COULD GOD DO THAT?          Questions often asked by Christians, and even non-believers, when studying the Old Testament is: How could God be so cruel and… Read more “How Could God Do That?”

The Third Way: The Argument from Contingent Beings In the created order, we see that there are contingent beings – that is, beings that come into existence… Read more “God Is: An Introduction to the Evidence for the Existence of God, Part 7”

The Sixth Station: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,      Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed… Read more “The Sixth Station of the Cross: Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus”

Since yesterday, March 19, was the Third Sunday of Lent, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, is transferred to today, March 20. “O St. Joseph,… Read more “The Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of Mary”

Today is the Commemoration of St. Cyril of Jerusalem. From Christian Prayer: The Liturgy of the Hours: “Saint Cyril was born of Christian parents in 315.  He succeeded… Read more “St. Cyril of Jerusalem”

Fifth Station: Jesus Helps Simon Carry the Cross  +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,      Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the… Read more “The Fifth Station of the Cross: Simon Helps Jesus Carry the Cross”

I bind to myself today The strong virtue of the Invocation of the Trinity: I believe the Trinity in the Unity The Creator of the Universe. I bind to myself… Read more “St. Patrick’s Breast-Plate”

Aloysius Schwartz was born on September 18, 1930 in Washington, DC.  His parents were Louis Schwartz and Cedelia  Bourassa.  Both parents came from devout Catholic families.  Cedelia,… Read more “Sanctity in America: Ven. Aloysius Schwartz”