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April 2024

April 22, 2024

What Determines A Person’s Worth

By looking at the role of human dignity, Dignitas infinita helps us understand what determines...

April 19, 2024

Death Squads, The Good Shepherd, And Fr. Stanley

We need a Good Shepherd, not a wolf in sheep’s clothing. We are plagued in...

April 17, 2024

Dignitas Infinita and the Four Types of Dignity

The document Dignitas infinita, recently published by the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith,...

April 15, 2024

Infinite Dignity: Seemingly Opposed Theologies Come Together

The recent document from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on infinite dignity...

April 12, 2024

Eucharistic Adoration and the Road to Emmaus

Jesus spoke the words of the Institution of the Eucharist and disappeared from their sight....

April 10, 2024

How Objective Moral Authority and Compassion Fit Together

Although morality is not the sole purpose of religion in this world, it is nonetheless...

April 08, 2024

Purgatory And Christian Hope

How should we look at purgatory? Is purgatory a temporary hell, or is it a...

April 03, 2024

3 Steps To Take Back Control When Life Seems Overwhelming

Life can easily feel overwhelming. Most of us find powerlessness distressing and want to feel...

March 2024

March 30, 2024

Jesus’ Resurrection and the Laws of Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics is a branch of physics which deals with the energy and work of a system....

March 28, 2024

Pope Francis On What Is Missing In The Church

What is missing in the Church? Pope Francis suggested something we might not expect this...

March 27, 2024

Despair Loses Its Power Beneath The Cross of Jesus

Suffering is part of life. Learning to unite this suffering to Christ helps us become...

March 25, 2024

Finding Meaning in Suffering

Often, it can be excruciatingly difficult to find meaning in our suffering. This was no...

March 21, 2024

Palm Sunday Pull

Palm Sunday pulls us into a new stage of Lent: Holy Week. Our liturgy this...

March 20, 2024

Mystery Of The Mass

The Mass is a mystery. The word “mystery” comes from two Greek words meaning “to...

March 12, 2024

The Search For What We Truly Want

I was able to see the recently released Cabrini movie and enjoyed it very much....

March 01, 2024

Is It Unchristian To Feel Anger?

It can be painful to handle our anger as Christians. It is easy for us...

February 2024

February 23, 2024

Does God Decide Good and Evil Arbitrarily?

What makes something moral? Does God decide good and evil arbitrarily? The movie John Q...

February 21, 2024

Just a Symbol? How the Eucharist Brings Us To Jesus

To understand the sacrament of the Eucharist, it is important for us to understand symbols....

February 13, 2024

Smudges On Our Foreheads – Lent Brings Religion to the World

Ash Wednesday begins a long journey of Lent. This liturgical season is a great opportunity...

February 12, 2024

Catholic Mass is Orthodox – Right Worship of the Father

If you ask people why they go to Mass, you are sure to get a...

February 08, 2024

Catholic Woman’s Considerable Contribution To Chemistry

The United Nations has declared February 11 to be the International Day of Women and...

February 02, 2024

If You’re Bored, Be Bold

If you’re bored, be bold. Some of you may know the story of The Phantom...

January 2024

January 30, 2024

Temperament And How It Can Help Your Marriage Flourish

Temperament is part of who we are as people. Getting to know your own and...

January 29, 2024

What Would Augustine Say About A Trans-man Being Pregnant?

What would Augustine say about a trans-man being pregnant? How would he respond to gender...

January 24, 2024

Jesus Is More Powerful Than The Devil And We Can Trust Him

Jesus is more powerful than the Devil and we can trust Jesus always. One of...

January 17, 2024

A Saint at 24? Pier Giorgio and Jesus

A saint at 24? One Italian young man is on his way to sainthood, even...

January 16, 2024

Contemplating Your Spouse With God’s Eyes: Key To Happiness

Contemplating your spouse with God's eyes is one of the greatest keys to success in...

January 15, 2024

Spiritual Direction: What To Say The First Time

Spiritual Direction wakes up a lot of feelings. If this is your first Spiritual Direction,...

January 11, 2024

Love Builds Security: Follow God’s Plan For Marriage

Love builds security. Follow God's plan for marriage. One of my discoveries about human behavior...

January 10, 2024

Help Youth Encounter The Lord, Hear His Voice And Follow Him

Help youth encounter the Lord, hear his voice, and follow him. Pope Francis holds young...