Timothee Chalamet recently acquired some notoriety when he commented that no one cares about ballet and opera anymore. His comment not only engendered widespread negative reaction, but clearly found little … Continued
Recently I received an email from a friend—an email that immediately aroused suspicion. It was an appeal of the tear-jerker variety, designed to invoke a response through emotion-generating hooks and … Continued
After the healing of the lame beggar in Acts 3, Peter addresses the crowd. Acts 4 then begins with the arrival of the priests, the captain of the temple, and … Continued
I sometimes wonder how I would react if an angel appeared to me with unexpected news. In this month dedicated to Mary, we can reflect on the Blessed Virgin’s response … Continued
Archbishop Richard Smith delivered this homily on April 29 at Holy Rosary Cathedral at the memorial Mass for the victims of the Lapu-Lapu Festival tragedy. As we gather this evening … Continued
Some events change everything. For Christians, Pentecost is one of them. It is the day the Holy Spirit came down upon the apostles and the Church was born. The story … Continued
Throughout Lent, I tried to focus on the concept of “joy.” In the midst of the personal sacrifices, the extra time in prayer, and the “desert” of entering a spiritual … Continued
Jesus told us that how we treat others is how we treat him. We are obligated to carry out works of mercy, to help the poor, the downtrodden, the sick…and, … Continued
This time of year can be a rush of spring cleaning, making preparations for summer travel, planning gardens, etc. If there is a high‑school or university graduate in your household, … Continued
With three kids aged four and under, we are the family that is squeezing in late and, despite our best efforts, not subtle about it. We have books, markers, and … Continued