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”

President-elect Joe Biden and newly-minted Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett are both Catholic. But, their Catholic faith has been treated quite differently by those in the… Read more “A Tale of Two Catholics”

This is my latest column for the East Tennessee Catholic. Be Christ for all. Bring Christ to all. See Christ in all.

There are currently three COVID-19 vaccines that are being made available and distributed in the United States. One from Pfizer, one from Moderna, and one from AstraZenica.… Read more “The Bishops on the COVID Vaccine”

4. When the work which the Father gave the Son to do on earth (9) was accomplished, the Holy Spirit was sent on the day of Pentecost… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part IV”

John 1:6-8, 19-28 A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him.… Read more “Third Sunday of Advent”

Confusion reigns in the election for the 22nd New York Congressional District. Incumbent Anthony Brindisi, a Democrat, is currently losing to Republican challenger Claudia Tenney. But, the… Read more “This Is Ridiculous!”