2. The eternal Father, by a free and hidden plan of His own wisdom and goodness, created the whole world. His plan was to raise people to… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part II”

Mark 13:33-37 Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad.… Read more “First Sunday of Advent”

DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH Lumen Gentium 21 November, 1964 Chapter 1 THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH 1. Christ is the Light of nations. Because this is… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part I”

Today, November 21, is the Memorial of the Presentation of Mary. Today the Church celebrates when Mary, as a child, was presented to the Lord by her… Read more “The Presentation of Mary”

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recently spoke to the Federalist Society, of which he is a member. In his virtual address, he touched on three subjects that… Read more “Justice Alito Is Concerned. You Should Be, Too.”

The Diocese of Brooklyn has asked the Supreme Court to rule on a suit filed that accuses New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of unconstitutionally restricting the freedom… Read more “Unequal Justice Under Law?”

About three years ago I began a series reflecting on the documents of Vatican II. I never finished it, because I had to take a break from… Read more “A Series on Vatican II”

Today, November 13, is the Memorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Maria Francesca Cabrini was born on July 15, 1850 in the Lombard Province of Lodi, Austrian… Read more “St. Frances Xavier Cabrini”

Fulton v. City of Philadelphia is a case about religious liberty that the Supreme Court is considering. The City of Philadelphia is charged with refusing to refer… Read more “Important Religious Liberty Case Before the Supreme Court”