Today, September 15, is the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Quite naturally, it follows yesterdays feast of the Triumph of the Cross. We call to mind… Read more “Our Lady of Sorrows”

Today, September 14, is the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, also known as Triumph of the Cross. It is also the day I have… Read more “Triumph of the Cross”

Fr. Andrew Greeley, the controversial (some would say notorious) Catholic priest/sociologist, wrote that there are two reasons for being Catholic. The first reason is that one believes… Read more “Why Be Catholic? Part 2”

Fr. Andrew Greeley, the controversial (some would say notorious) Catholic priest/sociologist, wrote that there are two reasons for being Catholic. The first reason is that one believes… Read more “Why Be Catholic? Part 1”

Dear Friends, I have been writing this blog for almost two years now. I have tried, in my own weak way, to offer a thoughtful contribution to… Read more “Moving On”

36. Christ, becoming obedient even unto death and because of this exalted by the Father,(206) entered into the glory of His kingdom. To Him all things are… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 36”

I cannot fathom what is happening in my country. The incivility that so many have been bemoaning for the last few years has exploded into torrents of… Read more “We Don’t Have to Hate Each Other”

Today, November 2, is the Feast of All Souls. From a book on the death of his brother Satyrus by Saint Ambrose, bishop: It was by the… Read more “All Souls Day”

Today, November 1, is the Solemnity of All Saints. Many Catholics think of All Saints Day as a day to remember all of our favorite canonized saints,… Read more “Solemnity of All Saints”

I went to see the movie “Gosnell” yesterday afternoon. It was well done, a powerful story about a mass murderer who carried out his murderous spree under… Read more “Gosnell: The Truth Will Out”