Yesterday, at the opening of the 117th Congress, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), an ordained United Methodist minister, offered a prayer. It is a tradition of the Congress… Read more “The First of Likely Many Facepalm Moments of the 117th Congress”

Matthew 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is… Read more “Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord”

Today, January 1, is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. “Mary is more Mother than Queen.” — St. Therese of Lisieux We fly to thy patronage,O… Read more “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God”

Likely you have heard of Mimi Groves by now. Ms. Groves is the young woman who was forced off the University of Tennessee’s cheer squad and then… Read more “A Great Sadness”

Today, December 29, is the Memorial of St. Thomas Becket, the 12th century Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr of religious freedom. Today is also the 850th anniversary… Read more “St. Thomas Becket, Martyr for Religious Freedom”

5. The mystery of the holy Church is manifest in its very foundation. The Lord Jesus set it on its course by preaching the Good News, that… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part V”

Luke 2:22-40 When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the… Read more “Feast of the Holy Family”

Unless you’ve been keeping your Catholic head buried in the ground, you’re certainly aware of the efforts of bishops, pastors and catechists to educate the faithful on… Read more “It’s Still Christmas!”

Luke 1:26-38 The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the… Read more “Fourth Sunday of Advent”

For years now the Christians of Nigeria have suffered intense persecution from extremist Muslim groups, such as Boko Haram and Fulani militants. According to the International Crisis… Read more “The Persecuted Church of Nigeria”