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
In every story, fable, or even everyday life, there is always a villain to twist things… or a betrayer. J. R. R. Tolkien presents an
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,
My grandfather died in May. I have experienced the loss of several loved ones throughout my life; I should be able to accept death. The
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,
G.K. Chesterton once said, “When you choose anything, you reject everything else.” There are certain choices that are all-or-nothing. When John decides to marry Suzie,
This past week focused my attention on several new realities it’s difficult for me to admit. When my company first temporarily shut down, the concept
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
Recently some politicians and even some religious leaders have floated the idea of a “Universal Basic Income” (UBI) — a monthly check that one would
By Marcus Leong, a writer at Clarifying Catholicism. In my first semester in the United States after coming from Malaysia, I remember realizing how I
In no uncertain terms, the Church and the world are undergoing a time of unprecedented suffering. We look out of the windows of our homes
You may have caught some of the news conferences from Governor Andrew Cuomo, who serves in New York. Recently he made a comment about the
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.”
Recently I have seen several people posting thoughts that essentially say, “If you question the quarantine, you’re not pro-life.” But let’s look at this from
Just a century ago, plague was common. Smallpox, malaria, measles, whooping cough, polio, plagues raged, they ravaged, they subsided. Plagues came in waves, years or
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
By Natalie Bauman, a writer at Clarifying Catholicism. As modern Americans, we are constantly consuming news. On a single day, the average American will be
As coronavirus spreads, there is acute distress and anxiety around the world. I hear many people with questions such as, “Where is God in this
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
Last week was one of new realities, realities I could never have imagined were even possible. These new realities came as a shock, not just
