I realized that I am past the stage of dealing with crazy little people at Mass! My youngest is four, and pretty-well contained. Three are on the altar, and the … Continued
Remember the term “peak oil”? That was some years ago, before fracking led to ever more oil and gas finds, although not without controversy mind you. Get ready for another … Continued
When U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would name a new pro-life justice for the Supreme Court, critics called it the launch of a new “War Against Women.” One columnist … Continued
The life of Venerable Mary of Agreda (1602-1665) reminds me of the life of Mariana de Jesus Torres (1563-1635). They were both born in Spain, they both belonged to the … Continued
While I was teaching a philosophy class on Boethius (477-524 AD) and his Consolation of Philosophy, a student asked me if this was the same Boethius who was a saint. … Continued
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B First Reading: Am 7:12-15 Second Reading: Eph 1:3-14 Gospel Reading: Mk 6:7-13 I learned as a child that God made us to know … Continued
If God is truly good and “all-powerful,” why is there evil in the world? Why do bad things happen to good people? A young child dies and their parents are … Continued
For a while, the calendar has been telling me that summer is here, but with school finished, it now feels official! The slate of Summer 2018 is virtually blank and … Continued
Archbishop J. Michael Miller, CSB, is very concerned about the consequences of the legalization of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide by the Supreme Court of Canada, which has created great confusion … Continued
I heartily agree with Paul Schratz’s positive comments about Jordan Peterson (“The complicated Jordan Peterson,” June 11) and equally those of my friend Mark Ruelle who recently wrote a letter to the … Continued