“What can separate us from the love of Christ?” St. Paul asks this rhetorical question in Sunday’s second reading. Nothing will separate us — not
The 21st century is rife with a rash mentality of judgment. It calls for political correctness, an inefficient substitute to respectful politeness. Yet, simultaneously, it
I have always been a hopeless romantic. I grew up holding many romantic notions in my mind and heart, always dreaming of the day when
“Rise Up” Live, Fully-Interactive Virtual Retreat Offers Exciting Opportunity for Youth & Family Events Array of Hope Ministries creates one-of-a-kind digital event personalized for Catholic
An English proverb says, the highest treasures (values) cost no money and are priceless. Some years ago, some men were on their way home, and
I’ll never forget the first time I told anyone that I was thinking about becoming a priest. I was 14 years old, and my best
When I was growing up, I developed a vivid imagination. It was sparked by several stories that literally animated my childhood, mainly fairy tales that
A primer for perfectionists. The statement by Jesus, “be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matthew 5:48) can sometimes cause anxiety among Christians. I
Growing up with the Harry Potter series, I’ve always been intrigued by Harry’s scar. For those of us who are familiar with the series, we’d
Often we pray for the gift of wisdom, but we forget that wisdom is the companion of patience. These two cannot be separated. A proverb
Last month, I saw on a Catholic website that a prominent Catholic couple, who used to speak at various Catholic events, decided to leave the
Guest post by Nicholas Lee. I had no emotions after receiving the Eucharist for the first time in months. And maybe that’s the way it’s
I was surprised to discover that the Chinese bamboo takes a period of five years to grow. Usually, after tilling the soil, planting and fertilizing,
Back in the 1840s, a Jesuit priest named Fr. Peter deSmet began missionary work to the Native Americans out on the plains. He founded a
Can you define the word humility in your own words? Every religion and culture preaches or encourages humility, but philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche refers to the
“Unless you are like little children, you shall not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” This is a well-known quote, yet very few people put it
People often ask me, “Why do priests wear black?” If I’m feeling sarcastic, I usually respond with something like, “It makes us look thinner” or
‘Stranger Danger’ is an expression that warns people about the danger of receiving or speaking with unfamiliar people. Usually, we teach our children to be
It’s funny how often in history or books, the manipulative character with so much power is either small, in the background, or even unnoticed. One
Guest post by Fr. Scott W. Brossart, SOLT The movie Silence by Martin Scorsese lifts up two Jesuits who deny their faith in public before
The old man, stooped under the weight of years, was led into the arena. Thousands of spectators were there, and the Proconsul said to him,
