To ponder the mystery of the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary is to ponder the goodness of God in a whole new way. His divine plan for the salvation of mankind, His mercy on sinners, and His joy in…

Just when you thought it was safe to go to a liturgy near you, that annual dilemma strikes again: its vacation Mass time.

You know the experience. One day you are on the beach relaxing, watching your children innocently playing in…

The radio announcer for the local public broadcasting station was doing his darndest to list the many reasons why listeners should donate funds to support its classical music format.

“Above all, we have something here you just can’t find anywhere else:…

If you’re comfortable thinking that devotion to Divine Mercy is simply another pious exercise, think again.

Divine Mercy, a belief and understanding of God’s enormous love and compassion for His creatures, is the summary of our entire history with God. It…

It may be a singular Catholic devotion to contemplate deeply and often the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. These days, not even many Catholics want to keep Christ company in such a manner. Human nature begs us to move…

If I had told you 10, even five years ago, that by the year 2009 Catholics would hold major positions of power in national government and significantly influence the political and cultural climate of the United States, what would your…

So, how’s your Lenten conversion going?

Probably, like a lot of us, not as well as you had hoped. You might have started out with strong intentions, but you’ve flagged in recent weeks. The old zeal just isn’t what it was…

There’s a definite pattern to the Gospels as we enter the Lenten season, and it’s a striking one. We’re shown images of lepers, stopped-up ears, blind eyes and paralytic limbs all seeking the touch of Christ. These poor souls are…

If I pass one more display of heart-covered boxer shorts, I will scream.

How did this happen to St. Valentine’s Day? How did the remembrance of Christian martyrdom, and the spreading Christ’s gospel, become an annual excuse for every thing from…