Reaching out in faith: Does insufficient faith keep us from being healed?
Q: When I was Evangelical, we were told Jesus wanted to heal us, every time; we need only ask “in his name.” If we weren’t healed it was because we … Learn More
Category: Columns
May we embrace our migrant sisters, brothers
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, September 18–24 is National Migration Week here in the United States of America. This is a time for all of us to grow in … Learn More
What makes the St. Michael prayer so powerful?
Catholics of a certain age will remember reciting a set of prayers after Mass called the Leonine Prayers. Introduced by Pope Pius IX in 1859, the prayers were offered in … Learn More
Everyone is someone else’s child and a child of God
If you become a teacher, you will receive a lot of advice along the way. In the many years I have been blessed to make a living and a life in the … Learn More
How your parish can observe Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year, between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month. The observance began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and, in 1988, was extended by … Learn More
What we hope for from the new ‘Laudato si”
Eight years have passed since the release of Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical, Laudato si’. The document has undeniably contributed to raising awareness of environmental issues within the Catholic community and … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: How much should an annulment cost?
Q: My cousin told me I could get an annulment for $1,000. Is that still true? (Washington, DC) A: It’s important to keep in mind that Catholic marriage tribunals exist … Learn More
Formation is necessary to sustain synodal culture, spirituality
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I continue to reflect on themes that are presented to us in the Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the Synod of Bishops on synodality in Rome … Learn More
The Barbie message (Ordinary times)
It was a lazy Tuesday evening, which meant discount night at my local movie theater. So, like many others this summer, I went to see “Barbie.” There has been no … Learn More
Back to school tips: Conversation and prayer on the way to school
In today’s world, we are surrounded by constant noise and distractions. At home, we are always connected to media such as smartphones, computers, television and tablets. In the car, we … Learn More