11. It is through the sacraments and the exercise of the virtues that the sacred nature and organic structure of the priestly community is brought into operation.… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 11”

Two cases have raised red flags on the matter of free speech. One case is in Boston, where a urologist, Dr. Paul Church, who worked at Beth… Read more “More Attacks on Free Speech”

A case in Canada is being called a “watershed moment” for religious freedom for our neighbor to the north. Trinity Western University, an Evangelical Christian school in… Read more “O Canada! Where Is Your Respect for Religious Freedom?”

The frigid weather bearing down on much of the eastern United States this last week has re-ignited the debate over global warming/climate change. President Trump, naturally not letting… Read more “Baby, It’s Cold Outside!”

I found this gem on Mark Shea’s blog, Catholic and Enjoying It!, and thought I would share it. Mr. Shea prefaced this quote from C. S. Lewis with… Read more “There Are No Ordinary People”

This was my first blog post from a year ago. Today is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. There are many titles for Mary, but Mother… Read more “Mary, Mother of God”

Today, December 26, is the Feast of St. Stephen, Proto-Martyr St. Stephen, deacon of the infant Church, recounted to the elders who were berating him all that… Read more “December 26: Feast of St. Stephen, Proto-Martyr”

From a sermon from Pope St. Leo the Great Dearly beloved, today our Savior is born; let us rejoice. Sadness should have no place on the birthday… Read more “Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord”

The Jesse Tree December 24 of Advent: The Nativity A Reading from the Gospel According to Luke (2:1-20): “In those days a decree went out from Caesar… Read more “December 24 of Advent: The Nativity”

Jesse Tree December 23 of Advent: The Star of Bethlehem A Reading from the Gospel According to Matthew (2:1-12): “When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,… Read more “December 23 of Advent: The Star of Bethlehem”