The Foster-Father of All of Us

Growing up, I didn’t really have a father figure. Because of that, I didn’t have much respect for the vocation of a father or...

From 19th-Century Convert to 21st-Century Doctor: Newman’s Theology Speaks to Today

Introduction In a time of quick changes in culture, and of secularism, and doctrinal arguments within the Church, the theology of St. John Henry Newman...

The Weight of Conversion

As of this writing, I have 53 days until I am confirmed into the Catholic Church. An astonishing thing for many reasons. Mainly because...
Saints Gabriel and Mary

Catholic Conscience Rosary: the Annunciation

In the first installment of a series of Rosary reflections highlighting the principles, values, and virtues of Catholic Social Teaching, the civic evangelization organization...

Cardinals in Consistory

The 245 cardinals of the Catholic Church - give or take a few - are gathering today and tomorrow in consistory to discuss various...

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman…so that we might receive adoption as sons (Gal.4:4).⧾ On this...

Handel’s Miraculous Messiah

On this Second Sunday of Advent, when we read of Saint John the Baptist's preparing the way, it is fitting to immerse oneself in...

In the Stillness, We Find Christ

Seeking God Through the Wisdom of St. Anselm and Blaise Pascal St. Anselm of Canterbury stands as one of the great minds of Christian history....