33. The laity are gathered together in the People of God and make up the Body of Christ under one head. Whoever they are they are called… Read more “Reflections on Lumen Gentium, Part 33”

Pope Francis has written a letter addressed “To the People of God” about the sex abuse crisis in the Church. You can read the full text of… Read more ““If one member suffers, all suffer together with it””

A film about the notorious abortionist, Kermit Gosnell, is set to hit theaters on October 12. “Gosnell” tells the story of Kermit Gosnell’s unregulated abortion clinic in… Read more ““Gosnell” Movie to Reach Theaters on October 12″

Richard F. Stika is Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. He published a pastoral letter in response to the revelations of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury report on… Read more “Bishop Stika Publishes Pastoral Letter Addressing Abuse”

The homily by Fr. John Hollowell, a priest of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.   Last Saturday, August 11, it was my turn to offer reflections on the… Read more “Thoughts on the Failure of Shepherds”

Today, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Today, Christians the world over celebrate that Our Blessed Mother was assumed, body… Read more “Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary”

The release of the Pennsylvania grand jury’s report on the extent of the abuse of minors by priests and lay employees of six diocese, including Pittsburgh, Erie,… Read more “The PA Grand Jury Report”

The Senate of Argentina, Pope Francis’ home country, has voted against a bill that would decriminalize abortion during the first fourteen weeks of pregnancy. Concern that the… Read more “Argentina Votes Against Abortion”

Today, the state of Tennessee carried out it’s first execution of a condemned criminal since 2009. Billy Ray Irick, 59, was executed by lethal injection and died… Read more “Execution in Tennessee”

Today, August 8, is the Memorial of St. Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers, the Dominicans. From various writings on the history of the Order of… Read more “St. Dominic”