Luke 13:1-9 Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. Jesus said to them in reply, “Do… Read more “Third Sunday of Lent”

I’ve often spoken here about threats to free speech in the United States. Unfortunately, many of those threats come from administrators and students at our colleges and… Read more “Free Speech Under Attack – Again”

Today, March 17, is the Commemoration of Saint Patrick of Ireland. Patrick was born in England around the year 385. As a young man, he was captured… Read more “Saint Patrick of Ireland”

Today, I introduce Joe Herman, deacon candidate from St. Anthony of Padua parish in Mountain City, Tennessee. Tell me about your family. I’ve been married to my… Read more “Joe Herman, Deacon Candidate”

Any discussion of war crimes committed by Vladimir Putin and the Russian army during the invasion of Ukraine has to begin with the premise that the entire… Read more “Putin’s War Crimes”

Luke 9:28b-36 Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up to the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his… Read more “Second Sunday of Lent”

For the life of me, I don’t understand why a law that prohibits teachers from teaching about sexual identity and transgenderism in schools is controversial, especially when… Read more “Florida Education Bill Causing Controversy”

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

The religious history of Russia and Ukraine are closely tied together. Both countries link their Orthodox Christian heritage to the conversion of the Grand Prince of Kiev… Read more “Russian Orthodox Clergy Oppose War While Patriarch Mostly Silent”

Today, March 8, is the Commemoration of St. John of God. John was born in Portugal in 1495 and, after a difficult military career, dedicated his life… Read more “St. John of God”