Suzanne Venker, author of five books on marriage, feminism and gender politics, has written an interesting article about the connection between school shooters and fathers or, more to… Read more “Fatherless Homes and School Shootings: The Connection”
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Summer Bible Study
“Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” St. Jerome I will be leading a Summer Bible Study at All Saints Catholic Church… Read more “Summer Bible Study”
Holy Trinity Sunday
Prayer to the Most Holy Trinity O God, Thou who art one in nature and three in persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, first cause and last… Read more “Holy Trinity Sunday”
Lord, Have Mercy
Based on the results of polling data, voters in the Republic of Ireland have overwhelmingly passed a referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment of the Irish Constitution, which… Read more “Lord, Have Mercy”
Does the Catholic Church Really Believe That?
Allow me to vent a bit. Here are three things I’ve learned over the years as a Catholic active in the life of the Church: First: There is… Read more “Does the Catholic Church Really Believe That?”
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 25
25. Among the principal duties of bishops the preaching of the Gospel occupies an eminent place.(39*) For bishops are preachers of the faith, who lead new disciples… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 25”
“Show Dogs” Is for the Dogs
My children are too old now to much enjoy a movie like Show Dogs, which is aimed at an elementary school audience. Even still, I thought it important… Read more ““Show Dogs” Is for the Dogs”
Mary, Mother of the Church
Today, May 21, is the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This memorial was inscribed by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the… Read more “Mary, Mother of the Church”
Pope Francis: “Make young people ‘land’ in the real world.”
During a recent address in Rome, Pope Francis expressed his concern that young people today are caught up in a “virtual world,” filled with technologies that are… Read more “Pope Francis: “Make young people ‘land’ in the real world.””
Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 24
24. Bishops, as successors of the apostles, receive from the Lord, to whom was given all power in heaven and on earth, the mission to teach all… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 24”