The Call to be One in Christ

January 30th, 2012 by Maurice Blumberg

In spite of the progress made, since Vatican II, the divi­sions among Christian denominations can still seem entrenched and formida­ble. Misunderstandings still abound as to what non-Catholics think Catholics believe.

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Bishops, Coadjutors, and Auxiliaries

January 24th, 2012 by Cathy Caridi, J.C.L.

Let’s take a look at how the Code of Canon Law defines “coadjutor bishop” and “auxiliary bishop.”

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Say Yes to God’s Plan

January 18th, 2012 by Maurice Blumberg

No matter what age you are, it’s never too late to say yes to all that the Lord has in store for you.

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A New Refrain in a New Year

January 9th, 2012 by Maurice Blumberg

Every day, Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart. He is asking you to open the door, so that you can enter into his presence.

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A New Year to Give Our Lives More Fully to the Lord

January 3rd, 2012 by Maurice Blumberg

Christmas has ended – a grace-filled time when we cel­ebrated the birth of Jesus Christ, God-made-man. How grateful we are that God our Father would send his only Son to earth to be­come one of us. Only love would do such a thing (John 3:16).

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Divorced Catholics and the Eucharist

January 3rd, 2012 by Cathy Caridi, J.C.L.

What does canon law really say about divorced people receiving Holy Communion?

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Anticipate the Destination — But Savor the Journey

December 13th, 2011 by Maurice Blumberg

Every step along the way to heaven can become a taste of heaven as well.

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Receive Your Gift–Then Pass It On

December 6th, 2011 by Maurice Blumberg

Advent is something of a con­tradiction in terms. It is a time of receiving and welcoming the Lord into our hearts in a deeper way, but it is also a time to give away what we have freely re­ceived from the Lord.

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Break the Paralysis of Fear

November 19th, 2011 by Maurice Blumberg

Think of the potential damage that just one person can do to the devil’s plans.

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Can All Priests Always Hear Confessions?

November 18th, 2011 by Cathy Caridi, J.C.L.

Don’t all priests have the obligation to hear somebody’s confession if the person asks them to?

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