When speaking to his son, King David reminds Solomon what it takes to succeed as king: “I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, be courageous [לְאִֽישׁ], and keep the charge of the Lord your God, walking in his ways and keeping … [Read more...]
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Counsels vs. Commands in Vocational Discernment
March 30, 2024 by Christopher J. Lane
Anxiety. Fear. These words frequently come up in commentary about young Catholics and vocational discernment.[1. For example, S. E. Greydanus, “Rethinking Vocational Discernment,” HPR, June 23, 2023, www … [Read more...]
Prayer as the Fountain of Faith
March 30, 2024 by Carolyn Humphreys, OCDS
Prayer is the latch that opens the window to God’s mysterious beauty and brings fresh air to our soul. Without the breath of prayer, faith suffocates. A daily practice of prayer stabilizes us against winds of deceit. Prayer liberates us f … [Read more...]
Questions Answered – April 2024
March 30, 2024 by Fr. Brian Mullady, OP
The Mission of the Family Question: The government seems to be usurping more and more of what are traditionally rights of the family. What is the Church’s teaching about this? Answer: The family has four dimensions which grow out of the … [Read more...]
Book Reviews – April 2024
March 30, 2024 by Book Reviews
The Apostle Paul and His Letters: An Introduction. By James B. Prothro. Reviewed by Fr. Vien V. Nguyen, SCJ. (skip to review) An Immovable Feast: How I Gave Up Spirituality for a Life of Religious Abundance. By Tyler Blanski. Reviewed by … [Read more...]
Homilies for March 2024
For the Third Sunday, Fourth Sunday, and Fifth Sunday of Lent (Scrutiny, Year A) For the Third Sunday, Fourth Sunday, and Fifth Sunday of Lent (Year B) For the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy … [Read more...]
Guilt and the Eucharist
February 23, 2024 by Rev. John P. Cush, STD
The words of the centurion, words that we say again and again at every celebration of Holy Mass, are among the truest words that we can ever utter: “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul s … [Read more...]
Preaching Dogma Kerygmatically
February 23, 2024 by Fr. Pieter van Rooyen
Thirteen years a priest, I have often heard Catholic faithful lament that their priests and deacons “don’t preach the hard truths,” but for many years I was reluctant to listen. This wasn’t because I was hostile to truth; rather, I didn’t wa … [Read more...]
Interior Peace, a Critical Capability
February 23, 2024 by Take the High Ground
The theories of Carl Von Clausewitz, former Prussian General Officer, on military strategy are used today by many of the world’s leading military powers. Clausewitz stated that military operations are supported by critical capabilities. A c … [Read more...]
“Lord, Teach Us to Pray”
A Theological Reflection on the LORD’S Prayer as a Model for the Parish
February 23, 2024 by John Grim
Voices constantly scream at us with urgent demand, including our own anxieties. How is it that only a third of Catholics believe in the Eucharist? How am I supposed to evangelize a culture that is increasingly hostile to truth? Is there a … [Read more...]
The Formation of Altar Servers for the Current Times
February 23, 2024 by Br. Loyce Pinto, M.Id
Note: I would like to thank Br. Jonathan Ibarra, M.Id for his insights into this topic. Many dioceses in the United States and around the world are facing a decrease in the number of altar servers and a lack of formation of the altar … [Read more...]
Questions Answered – March 2024
February 23, 2024 by Fr. Brian Mullady, OP
The Church’s Teaching on Labor Question: There has been much talk of people in the USA educated in socialism. Does this fit into Catholic teaching, for example, ppm the issue of wealth? Answer: The question of the theology of work is c … [Read more...]
Book Reviews – March 2024
February 23, 2024 by Book Reviews
The Power of Patristic Preaching: The Word in Our Flesh. By Fr. Andrew Hofer, OP. Reviewed by Br. Lawrence Joshua Johnson, CFR. (skip to review) The Future of Christian Marriage. By Mark Regnerus. Reviewed by Fr. Anthony R. Lusvardi, SJ. … [Read more...]
Homilies for February 2024
January 26, 2024 by Fr. Randy Hoang
For the Fifth Sunday and Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Ash Wednesday, and the First Sunday and Second Sunday of Lent Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 4, 2024 Readings: Jb 7:1–4, 6–7 • Ps 147:1–2, 3–4, 5–6 • 1 Cor 9:16–19, 22–23 … [Read more...]
Immigration and Solidarity
January 26, 2024 by Bishop Robert Brennan
Over the past year-and-a-half, over 100,000 migrants and asylum-seekers have arrived in New York City. Like many municipalities around the United States, especially those close to the southern border, our city has struggled to provide … [Read more...]
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