Among the non-human creatures in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, one of my all-time favorites is none other than Dobby the House Elf. This
Late last year, I came across a particularly erudite comment on a friend’s Facebook post, detailing the evidence for ancient and medieval knowledge that the
Once a farmer lost his pocketwatch while working in his barn. It had been given to him by his grandfather, and so had great sentimental
Guest post by Adam Miller. There are discussions on numerous Facebook sites and blog pages about the possibility of aliens. Many Catholics and others who
Guest post by Mei Quan, Solomon Islands. Peter spoke up and said to Jesus, “Master, it is good for us to be here. If you
There are times in my life when I need to fall on my knees at the Lord’s feet and humbly ask for mercy. It has
OSV Innovation Challenge Ignites Fire of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Church with Upcoming Demo Day Ground-breaking initiative culminates with Demo Day and awarding of three
“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
Why I feel that all parishes should pray the Divine Office before or during the Daily Mass: I wrote in February about the Divine Office,
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,
