In Jesus’ day, the word “hypocrites” didn’t really have any bad connotations. Actually, it just meant an actor in a play. Hypocrite literally means “one
A Trio of Lenten Offerings from the Augustine Institute Invite the Faithful on a Unique Journey Well Before Ash Wednesday Three interconnected resources help Catholics
Winter is a restless time of year for me. The cold days and dark nights can be depressing. I long for the warm days of
“I know how to be humbled, and I also know how to abound. In any and all circumstances I have learnt the secret both to
Today is the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a woman of incredible strength and perseverance. Kidnapped at age seven from her home in Sudan and
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). In my previous column, I discussed justice and noted that it is not necessarily
There was corruption within the Church prior to the Protestant Reformation. A great deal of it had to be addressed by the Council of Trent
As Catholics, it is of grave importance that we recognize the danger involved when we take part in occult practices, such as playing with a
As Christians, we do go into a spiritual battle, and it’s anything but nostalgic if you’ve had to fight one. King David is an example
Are you a disciple? I would guess that in this church today, not everyone is a disciple. Some are here because they are forced to
I have a relative who is an avowed atheist, which makes for very interesting conversations when I go home for the holidays. Last year we
From east to west in the Catholic Church, the uniquely sacramental life of the Catholic Church defines us. The sacraments take us from the symbolic
Cardinal Dolan tells a great story about when he was in graduate school in Washington, DC and would frequently make the 800-mile drive back and
The Wedding Feast at Cana miracle is a manifestation of more than just Christ’s power. The story also allows us to see our Blessed Mother’s
New Year’s resolutions usually seem to be focused on doing things to improve our physical health such as losing weight, eating healthier, or exercising more.
Stars are significant in the Christian tradition. For example, God promised Abraham descendants more numerous than the stars of the sky (Genesis 22:17). And today
Let me start off by saying that I love Christmas. I really do. While the decorations and tree trimming and family dinners and presents are
To our modern, secular society, Christmas is over. People put the tree up the day after Thanksgiving, go to Christmas parties well before December 25th,
In the early 1900s, a group of French missionary priests called the White Fathers (so-called because of their white habits) began mission work in French
We celebrate January 1, the start of a new year, as the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. But why is January 1 the start
Merry Christmas! Yes, that’s right, it’s still Christmas. Even though many stores and parks take down their decorations after December 25 or once the year
