Holy Week and The Triduum
Holy week is just that – the holiest time in the year. So, don’t waste the opportunity to saturate yourself in God’s graces! Pray hard, love others, serve, give, and spend tons of time with Jesus....
View Article3 Reasons Church Closings & Consolidations Are Good For The Catholic Church
A parish is supposed to be a place of life and growth, yet many Catholic parishes have faced consolidation and even closings. This is a heartbreaking event for many Catholics and it causes much anger...
View ArticleWhat Pope Francis REALLY Says In His New Encylical: 8 Themes of Laudato Si
There are a lot of voices trying to get their opinions in on what Pope Francis has written about in his new encyclical, Laudato Si. Some want to read it as a validation of certain political or...
View Article10 Problems With The Media’s Take on Pope Francis & Abortion
Let us be clear, the narrative about the Catholic Church from the mainstream media is rarely accurate or trustworthy. So, when you see headlines which are like these below, it is natural to doubt...
View ArticlePeter Is Coming To America – 5 Things To Keep In Mind About Pope Francis...
Peter Is Coming To America – 5 Things To Keep In Mind About Pope Francis Visit To The USA When Pope Francis comes to visit the USA on Sept 22-27, he will only be the 4th Pope to visit the United...
View ArticleWhy We Catholics in America Need To Open Our Ears To The Message Of Pope Francis
Pope Francis coming to the USA is going to be a spark. Some will try to use it to light a fire of the Holy Spirit. Others will try to use it to burn up what Pope Francis is saying. Why? Well, it seems...
View Article4 Major Takeaways From Pope Francis’ U.S. Visit
No, I wasn’t able to go see Pope Francis live. But, last week was a special one anyway, due to Pope Francis’ visit to our country. He spoke directly to our leaders, both political and religious. He...
View ArticlePope Francis on Contraception: Did He Change Church Teaching?
Pope Francis certainly has a flare for the dramatic, especially when it comes to press conferences and speaking off the cuff. The problem is that the media doesn’t understand the Catholic Church or...
View Article10 Reasons The Catholic Church is Attractive to Young Adults
10 Reasons The Catholic Church is Attractive to Young Adults Civil disobedience. In refusing to obey laws that are unjust, we show the world that there are more important things in life than just...
View ArticleAvoiding Syria
Syria… If the idea of arguments or awkward moments fills you with a slow rising anxiety, then you’ve likely already avoided this word. In fact, when I was asked to write something about Syria a line...
View ArticleEverything We Need to Live: Bishop Konderla’s letter to the Synod
Almost two weeks ago, Pope Francis convened the Synod of Bishops which is a consultative body that advises the pope on a variety of issues. This is a relatively new institution within the Church...
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