Articles on Catholic History and Culture
“To be deep in history, is to cease to be Protestant.” Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman
Beautiful Balance in the Pope’s Final Speech to the Synod
Here are excerpts from the Pope's final address to the synod with my observations in red. Read the whole speech here. And it has been “a journey” – and like every journey there were moments [...]
On Being Supernaturally Normal
I had a terrific compliment last week. This person didn’t praise me for being extraordinary. She didn’t thank me for being intellectual or handsome or holy or amazing. She thanked me for being normal. [...]
Sin and the Synod
I have now read what some are calling the "Relativistic Relatio" from the Synod on the family and I'm afraid that I am not impressed. It is not that the language is wishy washy, [...]
Compassion, Puppies and Kittens
Don't get me wrong. I love the Divine Mercy mission. I'm all for compassion and mercy, forgiveness and love, warmth and welcome. I'm totally in favor of the priests being like the father welcoming [...]
Drill Sergeant Wanted
It never ceases to amaze me how soft and spineless we are when it comes to our Catholic faith. Everything else takes precedence. "It's the annual retreat for your sons and daughters. Your kids [...]
Ten Things to Remember When You’re Fed Up With Other Catholics
Maybe it's just me, but I seem to hear an increasing amount of grumbling from about the state of the church. Some folks complain about the new generation of priests, "All these guys seem [...]