When phone calls were fun – the Serendipity of landlines
I miss landlines. Certainly, I like the convenience of being able to reach friends and family quickly and appreciate being able to receive phone calls away from home or office. … Learn More
Category: Columns
A refuge for parents? Find it deep within the Sacred Heart
As summer approaches it is good to recall that the church dedicates the entire month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, recognizing it as a mighty source of … Learn More
The Mystical Body of Christ
The Church teaches that life in Christ begins with baptism and is nourished by our frequent reception of the Holy Eucharist, the body and blood of Christ.
Reaching out in faith: What is church teaching on yoga and reiki?
Q: Can you explain the church’s teachings about yoga and reiki? Recently a priest gave a presentation in which he said that, to avoid the devil, Catholics should also avoid … Learn More
Want revival? The Sacred Heart shows us what it takes
Every sincere Catholic hopes for a revival of the faith — even if we don’t all agree about what that should look like. But now that the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage has begun, … Learn More
What to do when we encounter difficulties in prayer
Regular prayer has always been regarded as an essential part of Christian life. In the psalms, the believer is compared to a tree planted by a stream that still bears … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: When does a marriage ‘lack proper form’ in canon law, and can a lay person perform intinction themselves?
Q: A divorced, annulled Catholic friend of mine recently got engaged to another divorced Catholic, who said her previous marriage was ruled “lacks proper form” by the church. What does … Learn More
Pastoral Conversion in a Missionary Key (Rejoice in the Lord)
The pope challenges all of us to be “Spirit-filled evangelizers.”
Celebrating the class of 2024
It is always hard to predict how a generation is going to be judged by history. When my dad graduated in 1939, did anyone see that his would be the … Learn More
Joining the Eucharistic Pilgrims
During Pentecost weekend I participated in an historic event in New Haven, Connecticut. I was not there to take part in another protest at Yale University, or even to attend … Learn More