Thirtieth Sunday: Humble Prayer, in Truth
The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds, and it will not rest until it reaches its goal (Sir. 35:17) ⧾
Like all of our...
Twenty-Ninth Sunday and Finding Faith on Earth
‘And yet, when the Son of man returns will he find faith on earth?’ (Lk. 18:8). ⧾
This past week, we marked the 105th anniversary...
The Gnostic Roots of Gender Theory
Simone de Beauvoir and Judith Butler are two of the most influential characters in the formulation of the so called ‘Gender Theory’, which in...
Twenty Eighth Sunday: Gratitude, and Glory, to God
Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, tuned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’...
Cathedral of the Left
The present vast overpopulation, now far beyond the world carrying capacity, cannot be answered by future reductions in the birth rate due to contraception,...
Twenty Seventh Sunday: Esther, Our Lady and the Message of Fatima
Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise (Hab. 1:3). ⧾
Our first reading today is taken from the book of the Prophet...
Twenty-Sixth Sunday: Lazarus and Helping the Poor
As for you, man of God; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness (1 Tim. 6:11).
The parable of Lazarus and the rich man is...
Twenty-Fifth Sunday and Using Wealth Wisely
You cannot serve God and wealth (Lk. 16:13). ⧾
At face value, it would seem that that the Gospel text of the Mass appears to...
Recognizing Baby Steps
A pregnant woman in the state of Texas was recently given a ticket for driving her car in the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) Lane. ...
Exalting in the Cross
We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and...