Recent articles in “America” magazine, the weekly published by the Society of Jesus in the United States, raised interesting questions about interesting topics facing the Church in… Read more “Will the Church Decline If She Doesn’t Adopt Western Values and Morals?”

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 “Seventh Station of the Cross: Jesus Falls the Second Time”

I am copying this story directly from a parentalrights.org email I received. I was not able to find a link to a newspaper article about this case,… Read more ““The Georgia Nine” Case: Over-zealous DHS Wreaks Havoc on Families”

I’m not going to pretend that I understand all of what Stephen Hawking is talking about in this interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson. However, Hawking is clearly… Read more “Nothing Comes from Nothing”

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”

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

Fourth Station: Jesus Meets His Mother +We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you,      Because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.  “Now… Read more “The Fourth Station of the Cross: Jesus Meets His Mother”

Yesterday, the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal by the Trump administration of a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to place an injunction on Trump’s decision… Read more “Limbo for the Dreamers”

17. As the Son was sent by the Father,(131) so He too sent the Apostles, saying: “Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 17”

Today, February 23, is the Memorial of St. Polycarp of Smyrna. St. Polycarp was a disciple of St. John the Evangelist, who brought him to faith in… Read more “St. Polycarp of Smyrna”