Q: I’m confused as to why, if Peter was our first pope, we have only two of his writings in the New Testament. James, another early leader, only has one … Learn More
Pope St. John Paul II passed on to his eternal reward on Divine Mercy Sunday in 2005. Many of us have memories of keeping vigil, praying for the pope in … Learn More
Temple opens up with serious questions being asked about the treatment of the laborers “Beauty will save the world,” Dostoyevsky famously wrote in his novel, “The Idiot.” Certainly beauty is … Learn More
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa’s recent offer to exchange himself for the children held hostage in the Gaza Strip by Hamas is a testament to his extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to … Learn More
Without really meaning to, I seem to have adopted adoration as a mainstay of my spiritual life. It’s the thing I keep coming back to in all seasons, and I’ve … Learn More
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Memorial of Saint Francis of Assisi, our Holy Father Pope Francis published a new Apostolic Exhortation entitled Laudato Deum (Praise … Learn More
Q: Praying for the dead: where can this be found in the Bible? I don’t want any reference to the Catechism, thanks. A: As you allude to in your question, … Learn More
Listen to your Catholic sister and brother. Really; take the time. Listening requires little; it also requires a lot. Listen. It is hard to make a case for communion if … Learn More
Q: I have a question on discernment of private revelations. I don’t mean big ones like Medjugorje, etc., but individuals who say they “have had a word from the Lord.” … Learn More
A very common question people are asking today about migrants is, “Why are these people not coming legally like my ancestors did?” There are many answers to this question. First, … Learn More
