‘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,
In many African cultures, a boy is initiated into adulthood only after he’s able to stay in a forest all night and alone. In the
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
Then the fire of the Lord fell and consumed the holocaust and wood, and licked up the water in the trench. When all the people
In her journal of divine wisdom, St. Teresa of Ávila instructs her sisters to “not blame the soul for what a weak imagination, human nature
A saintly priest had a devout parishioner who developed a habit of leaving the Church before the end of Mass. One day, while the parishioner
The Solemnity of Corpus Christi is the day that we celebrate the very gift that brings us together every Sunday: the Lord’s Body and Blood
During this time in lockdown, I have finally delved into my collection of 3D jigsaw puzzles, and pondered a few life lessons while having fun.
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
This is a GREAT opportunity to teach about the Catholic use of statues. How many Protestants are getting upset about people trampling on the flag?
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,
After eight long weeks, I was finally able to re-enter a church for Sunday Mass. The restrictions imposed by the pandemic that has plagued our
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,
We relate to God through prayers, and these prayers can be personal or communal. A typical example of personal prayer is found in the Gospel
Guest post by Dr. Matthew Tan. As a teen, I remember regularly watching the TV series Judging Amy (1999-2005). I also vividly remember one episode
