Hardline secular activists in the UK are pushing for the elimination of the advancement of religion as a charitable purpose. The National Secular Society claimed earlier in March, “Promoting religion … Continued
The Church calendar and the Parliamentary calendar line up during some seasons of the year. Lent may not be one of those times, but Lenten readings contrast stories ripped from … Continued
According to St. Catherine of Siena, “One who knows more, loves more.” We acquire religious knowledge in order to love God more, not to feed our own pride or curiosity. … Continued
In Luke 9:22, Jesus states, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wishes to save … Continued
Barbara Hall, an adult convert to Catholicism, is the creator, show-runner, and executive producer of Madam Secretary, currently in its fifth season on CBS. In addition, the talented Hall (also … Continued
This is an excerpt from Archbishop Miller’s homily March 17 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish. For more information on parish visits, click here. I am very grateful for … Continued
As the National Hockey League regular season winds to an end, there is more to follow than the playoff races. For one thing, we can track how the league’s Catholic … Continued
Want to see the International Space Station? That is a fairly straightforward activity, even in city lights. I’ve written about it several times in this space over the past decade … Continued
4th Sunday of Lent, Year C First Reading: Josh 5:9a, 10-12 Second Reading: 2 Cor 5:17-21 Gospel Reading: Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 “Only the heart of Christ, Who knows the depths of … Continued
Obedience is not a popular word. In fact, to consider it nearly extinct would be more accurate than calling it “unpopular.” But, in the beginning, it was not so. To … Continued