Neglect of the Body Leads to Neglect of the Soul
The return of the Presidential Fitness Test should remind Catholics that exercise and diet impact the spiritual life as well.
The Need for Parish Intellectual Life
The intellectual life, if shaped by the faith, will be the food of mental prayer.
Sin Makes Us All Spies
The kiss-and-tell betrayal of Jesus by one in His inner circle speaks to how close to Him Judas actually was.
Give Your Year to Our Lady
The Church specifically places the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on the first day of the calendar year for a reason: our entire year should be given to the Blessed Mother.
The Face-to-Face Nature of Christmas
Taking time to consider what it would have been like to be in Bethlehem on that holy night can radically influence our vision for the celebration of Christmas.
Pride Month vs. the Hammer of Heretics
Through the life and witness of the saint of Padua, we can learn how to navigate our time of heresies as well.
Light a Siena Fire
In our world today, it is boldness among the faithful which is the ingredient that we lack the most.
Love is Stronger than Death
The killing of police officer Jonathan Diller demonstrates the power of evil in this world. But there is something more powerful still.
The Ashes of Valentine
Since Valentine’s Day lands on the same day as Ash Wednesday this year, it is an invitation to consider what these two days have in common.
Welcome to 2024: Enter More Crises
How does one begin when we know that crisis is on the horizon and there is seemingly nothing we can do about it?
A Culture That Needs the Immaculate Conception
A correct understanding of the power of the Immaculate Conception can immensely aid Catholics in navigating our tumultuous times.
The Everlasting Revival
Movements of large-scale change and conversion cannot be manufactured; they must be caught and spread. Programs do not change people. People change other people.
The Sad Phenomenon of “Gray Divorce”
Well over a third of couples getting divorced are over the age of 50. What is causing this rise in “gray divorce”?
Be Persecuted Like St. Lawrence
If being faithful in 2023 means that you are at odds with the world, then how should one proceed?
The Need for Anselm
St. Anselm (1033-1109) has much to teach our modern world about human nature and about the search for God.
The Case Against Contraception
Contraception is in Church news again, so it is pivotal that we know why the Church has always prohibited artificial contraception.
Will You Spend Time with Him This Summer?
The positives of summer are plentiful. Many people point out, however, that the summer months are lacking in prayer and God. Personal prayer for many in the summer can be borderline non-existent.
St. Barnabas and Parish Importance
Many parishes are not thriving in attendance, enthusiasm, or youth. St. Barnabas reminds us today that renewal begins with personal faith, but it must be ratified through action outside of oneself.
Truth to Roe
American politics is concerned far more with power rather than truth, making Pontius Pilate the model of modern-day politicians.
Reaching the “Post-Christian” Generation
Gen Z, the first truly post-Christian generation, has been stripped of truth in their lives. We need to find ways to reach them with the everlasting Truth.
