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November 2013

November 18, 2013

Cardinal Zen Calls for More Support for the Church In China

The Vatican needs to do more to support the true Church in China. That is...

November 13, 2013

The Big Duh of Pope Francis’ “Bombshell Quotes”

Jesus Christ was a revolutionary. Not, mind you, the gun-toting, building-blowing-up, people-killing kind of revolutionary....

November 03, 2013

Fatima and Akita: The Third Secret

Oh my Jesus, forgive me my sins and save me from the fires of hell....

November 02, 2013

Can You Imagine Jesus Using a Word Like Catechesis?

Can you imagine Jesus using a word like catechesis? Me neither. How many blank...

November 01, 2013

The Tragedy of Not Becoming a Saint

Father Robert Barron on our universal call to sainthood.

October 2013

October 21, 2013

Book Review: Building Christian Family by the Sacred Rules

To join the conversation about Six Sacred Rules for Families; A Spirituality for the Home,...

October 20, 2013

Projecting the Popes: A Look Inside the Vatican Film Library

The Vatican has a film library. Who knew?

October 14, 2013

With God, All Things Are Possible

Nick Vujicic's life is a testimony to a lot of things, including the love...

October 13, 2013

We are the Catholic Church

We are the Catholic Church. That's right. Us. You and me.

October 12, 2013

Divorce, Catholic Divorce and Following Christ as Counter-Cultural Living

Divorce is one of the plagues of modern America. It is the root cause of...

October 09, 2013

Pope Calls for Synod to Focus on the Family and Evangelization

Pope Francis has set the date for an Extraordianry Synod on the Family and Evangelization....

September 2013

September 29, 2013

Pope Francis: You Cannot Know Jesus Without Betting Your Life on Him

Do you know Jesus? Do you really know Him? Pope Francis tells you how to really...

September 27, 2013

Christian Persecution: What Can We Do?

Elizabeth Scalia has heard the call. Have you? I'm talking about the call to prayer...

September 26, 2013

Doing Good

I've talked quite a bit about people who -- without being aware of it...

September 26, 2013

The Public Scandal of Pro Abortion, Pro Gay Marriage Catholics in High Places

Cardinal Burke has issued a bit of advice to Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi: Don't take communion....

September 21, 2013

Gay Marriage and Abortion: In His Own Words

I've put together a few bits and pieces of Pope Francis' living testimony on...

September 21, 2013

the Hype

Do not be afraid little flock, for the Father has chosen gladly to give you...

September 20, 2013

Media Reports the Jesus Story

What if our media had been around to cover the Jesus story? How would they...

September 20, 2013

The Most Interesting Thing About Pope Francis’ Interview

The most interesting thing about Pope Francis' interview with America magazine is not the interview...

September 19, 2013

Pope Francis Gives an Interview. New York Times Re-Writes It.

Pope Francis gave an extensive interview to America Magazine, which you can find here. The...

September 19, 2013

Legislator 101: If You Pass a Bad Law, Fix It.

If a law is being interpreted in ways you did not intend and doing harm,...

September 18, 2013

Surprise! The Pope is Pro Life.

I'm sure he didn't mean it this way. I've had quotes in newspapers come across...

September 07, 2013

EWTN Nightly News on the War in Syria

I just learned about this new effort from EWTN. It's an impressive beginning that I...

August 2013

August 27, 2013

The Heresy of Little g gods and Running Runners Who Run Away

Don't be alarmed by defecting Christians. It's just the Holy Spirit, pruning the dead...

August 25, 2013

Novena for the Persecuted Church, Day 8

Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and...

August 18, 2013

Christianity in China

This video talks about Christianity in China. Christianity is growing, despite persecution. It is...

August 16, 2013

Note to Bishop Tobin: If You’re Looking for God in a Political Party, You Need a New Roadmap

It is, in that grand Public Catholic tradition, roast and toast Rebecca time. Get out...

August 11, 2013

Why be a Priest?

Why do young men choose the priesthood? Here a few reasons from those who...

July 2013

July 30, 2013

Follow Jesus, Not the R or the D (Thank You Readers!)

Can a Christian be a Democrat? That’s a loaded question in today’s America. We have...

July 28, 2013

Go and Evangelize the Whole World

"The Church needs you, your enthusiasm and joy," Pope Francis told the 3 million assembled...