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
Category: Columns
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
On Memorial Day, how to honor, remember, pray for those who have passed
On Memorial Day last year, an acquaintance of mine visited a parish not my own and brought home a church bulletin. I glanced through it and saw, prominently displayed, a colorful … Learn More
Meeting Jesus at midnight or in the wee small hours
We all have them, those desperate times, particularly in the wee small hours of the morning, when illness or anxiety pulls us up from our beds and down to our … Learn More
Seeking Joy and Guidance from the Holy Spirit
Easter is the season of hope. As the Letter to the Hebrews assures us, “We have [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul” (Heb 6:19).
Open letter to Catholic parents: You are vital to kid’s faith formation
Dear Catholic parents, A human being’s first culture is his or her mother’s womb. We usually think of culture as having a formative influence on us — for good or … Learn More
A Eucharistic Word: Christification
What does it mean to receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist? How are our lives to be changed from such an encounter? In fact, the fruits of the Eucharist are … Learn More