Whatever Happened to Sin?
(Pius XII warned in 1946 that the worst sin of the twentieth century was the loss of the sense of sin. In Sunday's Gospel, ...
Come, My Love: An Analysis of Thomas Merton’s Mystical Poem “Pass Through...
Thomas Merton’s poem “Pass through My Will” takes the reader on a deeply mystical journey through layers upon layers of spiritual significance. At the...
Foxes and Birds
A friend of mine and I have a long-standing debate about sermons. He prefers a straightforward approach, while I am more inclined to resort...
The Catholic Church: A History of Adapting and Embracing New Technology
Go forth without fear, for he who created you has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. —St....
Is Religion a Force for the Good?
Most people regard religion as a constructive and positive force in human history, while some regard it as a false and negative force. Naturally,...
Kavanaugh’s Inquisition
One knows not what to say at times, as events spiral faster than one’s capacity to comment on them; even one’s reflection is superseded:...
Semper Fi
Father Scott Murray has an article from the mind and heart of a young priest, newly appointed a pastor, and what motivates him in...
The Lasting Legacies of Peter and Paul
Keeper of the Keys
Most readers are familiar with the various Gospel accounts of St. Peter as the Apostle specially chosen by Christ to “feed...
Taking a Deep Breath
In light of the apparent scandals washing over the Church, readers should peruse and ponder this critical assessment of the recent Pennsylvania Report, which...
On the Origins of Christmas
There is no shortage of nonsensical ideas circulating throughout both the web on social media and in the mainstream media, much of which does...
