Remembering Mike Lapore

When I was a kid, my Dad owned and ran a luncheonette in Pound Ridge, New York.  Pound Ridge is located close to New York City and very close to the western border of Connecticut.  I worked with my Dad… Read More

What Does a Celibate Priest Know about Marriage?

“What does he know about married life?” is an often frequently voiced criticism of priests when they speak about the intricacies of married life. These same critics do not realize that a celibate priest is married… but in a different… Read More

Priests Should be Corrected Before it Comes to This

The big scandals that rock the Catholic Church do not happen overnight. The dramatic infidelities of priests that attract major media attention occur after years of smaller infidelities. Sooner or later a priestly vocation comes crashing down only to cause… Read More

Because He Rose

The resurrection of Jesus is a reality beyond doubt.  The liturgical season of Easter fills us with immense joy and profound hope.  However, each time we contemplate the gospel passages detailing the resurrection of Jesus we are faced with a… Read More

In Constant Need

“Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.”
We are creatures, created by God. We are sinners, limited human beings, in constant need of redemption. As Pope Benedict put it: “We are limited creatures, sinners in constant… Read More

Getting Serious About Lent

Every car or truck carries in the glove compartment a maintenance schedule. Having your oil changed, your tires rotated and balanced, and the rest of the engine checked keeps your vehicle in excellent shape.
This Wednesday, we begin one of… Read More

Be a Professional Catholic

Most people in our country are well educated. It is common for people not only to have a high school diploma, but also a college degree. Many people continue their educations and get masters degrees and some even get doctorates.… Read More

Special Joy

All of us are familiar with the character of Ebenezer Scrooge depicted in Charles Dickens’ famous novel, A Christmas Carol, or we have come to know of him through movies and television specials aired during the Christmas season. Ebenezer Scrooge… Read More

Your Cross

Richard lived a very normal, happy life in his quiet, rural New Hampshire home. His parents were very devout Catholics and were wonderful parents.
When Richard was nine years old, his ordinary life changed forever. Richard was diagnosed with polio.… Read More

Responsible Parenthood in a Birth Control Culture, Part Two

As I explained in part one, when the sacrament of holy matrimony is consummated, the husband and wife need to be open to the possibility of having a child.  I also mentioned that because we live in a culture that… Read More

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