Articles
Joseph Ratzinger and Understanding Divine Providence
Joseph Ratzinger, later Pope Benedict XVI, was a theologian, academic, writer, and historian of…
Facing Interruptions with the Patience & Peace of…
One child interrupts, “Um, Dad, I spilled that really big cup of milk.” Another child needs…
Treating Church Teaching Like Silly Putty
As a child, I enjoyed playing with Silly Putty. When newspaper ink was petroleum-based, I liked…
Persist Always in Faith—Whether Convenient or Not:…
This Sunday, after Jesus tells His disciples a parable about prayer, He asks one of the most…
Illness and Unwilled Suffering: The Most Effective…
Last week, I planned to go grocery shopping with my daughter. It was a gray, fall afternoon. I sat…
Daily Prayer: A Child’s Defense Against a Challenging…
We recently had our children and grandchildren over for a dinner celebration. As we sat down to eat,…
A Different Way to Surrender: A Lesson About Living…
Twenty years ago, I sat on the edge of a dive boat in Jamaica, oxygen tank strapped to my back,…
Embryo Adoption Can’t be Used to Bypass Infertility
Recently, one couple shared their story about discerning the morality of embryo adoption and their…
St. Teresa of Avila on Union with God
On October 15th the Church celebrates the feast day of one of the greatest of all Spanish saints. A…
Healing in the Hidden Place: When Public Faith Hides…
I used to stand at the front of church every Sunday, guitar strapped on, leading worship songs for a…
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