Often when dealing with the problem of evil, we look at: The Philosophical Argument (God does not cause evil; the difference between natural and caused
A few years ago, I spent a week in Fatima on pilgrimage. It was beautiful to be there in such a holy place, where you
The new calendar year officially began in January and the new liturgical year started even before that. Nevertheless, the new Easter season seems to hold
Consider what St. Joseph must have known, when the prophesy spoke about Mary’s suffering? It was though he wasn’t there. He had to come to
My heart is overwhelmed, my pity is stirred. I will not give vent to my blazing anger, I will not destroy Ephraim again; For I
On Corpus Christi last year, the homily focused on how humans have this never-ending desire for satisfaction. If I only look to worldly goods to
Each passing day I find myself becoming more comfortable living in an uncomfortable place. I started this period of quarantine committed to not letting myself
St. Athanasius, pray for us! Just like St. Peter in Acts, St. Athanasius was a Saint who was caught in fierce theological battle with his
It has taken some time, but I am finally experiencing the fruits of this quarantine. A dear friend of mine sent me an email echoing
I feel as though I should start dating these blogs the way the captains on starships dated their logs on classic episodes of “Star Trek.”
My Lord, I yearn for You As I gaze through my tablet screen At the livestreamed close-up image Of the Host in the golden monstrance.
Last Sunday, my priest proclaimed in his homily: “Faith is where desperation meets Jesus Christ.” These words entered my soul and took hold. As this
St. Dominic Savio once met a new boy who joined his school. This new boy seemed to be sickly — he was weak, pale, coughing,
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Many are the troubles of the just man, but
As the secular world celebrates April Fool’s Day, we consider that God has often asked people to be fools for Him. For example, the prophet
The gift of being human means that we can change direction in our lives. Perhaps we’re heading down one path, and then something comes and
When the Lamb opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature say, “Come!” I looked, and there before me was
In the early twentieth century, a popular publication asked the question: “What is wrong with the world?” The question received several different responses, but the
In the Old Testament, the Jews had a powerful and beautiful way to worship — daily sacrifices in the Temple. Following God’s commands, they worshiped
I had not even been living on my own for two weeks in my apartment when I found myself facing a very unfamiliar situation. My
Between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able,
