We are often pessimistic when we see that our Catholic Church not only has many problems but is involved in horrendous scandals such as pedophilia and other repulsive crimes. However, … Continued
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, in his Christmas card to me last December, informed me that the Congregation for the Causes of Saints had recognized a miracle attributed to Pope Paul … Continued
How much Catholicism has changed since my childhood! In those days, everyone born in Latin America and South America was baptized, almost without exception, and within a few days of … Continued
I have been studying the religious situation of Britain, especially after Pope Benedict XVI opened the door to so many Anglicans entering the personal ordinariate. It is a structure that … Continued
Every Sunday, in the Apostle’s Creed we profess our belief in the resurrection of the dead in two distinct, but intimately connected, acclamations: the one of Jesus who “on the … Continued
The conviction that God not only sent his Son into the world but also vindicated him after his death upon a cross, is fundamental to the New Testament witness and … Continued
The news about the illness and death of our dear and beloved Father Tim McCarthy was a cruel blow for both clergy and laity alike. This is not a eulogy … Continued
During Lent our spiritual devotion is focused on the painful death of Jesus, by which we obtained our redemption. Death, from the natural point of view, is a fearful and … Continued
This past Sunday, before Mass, a boy of only 14 years asked me: “Father, my mom was very angry when I told her that I do not believe in God … Continued
The apostolic letter Maiorem Hac Dilectionem is little known. Written by Pope Francis on July 11, 2017, it establishes that the canonization process for saints will be made easier. The title of … Continued