It’s two weeks now since Ash Wednesday, and most Catholics have given up some desirable thing as a sacrifice. For instance, most families I know
The human person knows by nature that there is a certain code by which he must live. Man also knows beyond a shadow of a doubt
Okay, I must confess: I like to be self-sufficient. It’s nice when you know what to do, have a schedule in hand, know what’s happening,
Okay, take a deep breath, it’s time for quiet prayer with the Lord. After the appointment this morning, I still haven’t finished with that project,
For so many of us, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the multitudes. In the crowds of people at malls and stores, the workplace
If you love me, you will keep my commandments.[1] On the face of it, Christ’s words seem obvious: of course we’ll obey Christ because we
It is a strange thing, but we as human beings are often eager critics. It is so easy to criticize, to catch the flaws and
There are a great variety of vocations in life, but all require a deep, persistent love. Whether we look at our vocation in general terms
Don’t we all long to see God? Yet, so much of the time, He remains largely invisible to us. How does He reveal Himself in
In an apologetics course I am taking this semester, we recently discussed the argument often propagated by atheists that God must not exist due to
During this beautiful month of May, dedicated to Our Lady, it is fitting to consider the qualities of Our Lady’s character that we so love.
“I’m sorry—I just don’t have time!” How often have we heard words like these—and how often do we express this lack ourselves! At least, I
In one of his greatest works, The Everlasting Man, author G.K. Chesterton takes a few pages to reflect on the Passion of Christ, the Son
How many times have you said “I trust You” to God in prayer, and yet felt unsure of what you were saying? How often do
In Tolkien’s classic The Lord of the Rings, two of his greatest heroes, Frodo and Sam, seem to be at odds over their relationship with
