In every story, fable, or even everyday life, there is always a villain to twist things… or a betrayer. J. R. R. Tolkien presents an
Okay, I must confess: I like to be self-sufficient. It’s nice when you know what to do, have a schedule in hand, know what’s happening,
Okay, take a deep breath, it’s time for quiet prayer with the Lord. After the appointment this morning, I still haven’t finished with that project,
Are we in the “end times”? That is a question that has been asked in every age. But we believe, as Christians, that human history
When I was a senior in college, I had some free time in my schedule, so for a year I volunteered at a local soup
Today is often called “Good Shepherd Sunday”, for the Gospel reflects Jesus’ pastoral title of Good Shepherd. But if Jesus is the Shepherd, that means
One of the great mystics of the Church, St. John of the Cross, used to keep a prayer journal where he would write down insights,
By Elizabeth Self, a writer at Clarifying Catholicism. As a conscientious Catholic, I’ve often been afraid that I may be called a hypocrite. There’s a
In no uncertain terms, the Church and the world are undergoing a time of unprecedented suffering. We look out of the windows of our homes
I feel as though I should start dating these blogs the way the captains on starships dated their logs on classic episodes of “Star Trek.”
My Lord, I yearn for You As I gaze through my tablet screen At the livestreamed close-up image Of the Host in the golden monstrance.
By Harry Scherer, a writer at Clarifying Catholicism. Recently, I experienced the joy of joining eleven other young men from around the country for the
The gift of being human means that we can change direction in our lives. Perhaps we’re heading down one path, and then something comes and
Guest post by Fr. Scott W. Brossart, SOLT How can I help others see the truth behind the pro-choice lie? Honestly without God leading, I
Guest post by Fr. John Corrigan, Victoria, Australia. Bishops all over the world have introduced temporary protocols to address the risk of contagion. Some will
Pope John Paul II was once asked by a reporter, “What was the most significant day of your life?” There could be lots to choose
This weekend was a time of great significance. The Church celebrated the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday (“Rejoice” Sunday), but it was personally significant
These days, everyone is chasing after material goods. Good grades, good career opportunities, good finances. And yet, despite attaining all these, there is still a
But he knew their thoughts and said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste and house will fall against house. And
These readings may seem a little harsh: God putting Job in his place, Jesus proclaiming woe to those who reject Him. Why would God point
My cat died a few weeks ago. He would have been 17 in human years today, roughly 119 in “cat years.” His death came as
