St. Justin Martyr Today, June 1, is the Memorial of St. Justin Martyr, patron saint of Christian apologists and patron of philosophers. Justin was born into a… Read more “St. Justin Martyr”

Bishop Robert Barron recently stated that Christians are the most persecuted religious people in the world right now. I don’t have a way to confirm that, but… Read more “Christians Arrested for Teaching About Christ”

The Harrowing of Hell Matthew 16:13-18 When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of… Read more “The Gates of Hell”

John 14:15-21 Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, aand he will give you… Read more “Keep My Commandments”

This is my March column for the East Tennessee Catholic. March 20, 2026 The grace received in the sacrament of reconciliation is powerful and transformative By Deacon… Read more “Sin ‘is not the end of the story’ for us”

We know the story from the Gospel According to Luke that when Jesus was crucified, He was set on a cross between two thieves, the Good Thief,… Read more “My Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, 2026”

Today, February 18, 2026, is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a season set aside by the Church to prepare for Easter, much as… Read more “Ash Wednesday, 2026”