Author: Chris Benguhe

  • April 27, 2016

A Better View: We can find healing through the virtues of faith, hope and love

Longtime readers know of my mother’s stroke. Since 2009 she has shown great strength and fortitude in not...
  • March 23, 2016

Pope Francis and the courage to care about human suffering

There was a lot of talk last month about Pope Francis’ foray into politics again when he said...
  • February 17, 2016

What’s missing from our political discourse is love

We don’t think of politics being a field where love rears its lovely head nowadays, but what if...
  • January 6, 2016

This Christmas, remember God loves you in your imperfections

It’s that time of the year when everything from serious sermons to sappy jewelry commercials and everything in...
  • November 30, 2015

The Pope and the Prodigal Son

After what anybody would have to conclude was a triumphant tour of the Unites States, Pope Francis is...
  • August 19, 2015

Immigrants deserve chance to succeed in ‘land of opportunity’

Immigration not only improves this country, it is the substance of this country. Every single period of increased...
  • July 16, 2015

Forgiveness conquers hate — a truth Christians should witness

The last few years have been marked by more than a few unexpected tragic incidents involving gunmen lashing...
  • June 18, 2015

Catholics must lead the way in providing for a culture of love, respect

A few months ago I wrote a column about how Catholics had a duty to defend our Muslim...
  • April 14, 2015

Miracles, modern life and Catholicism in a tough, cynical world

What on earth do all miracles, modern life and being Catholic have to do with each other?...
  • February 27, 2015

Catholics and Muslims must unite to battle extremism, hatred

Is it our Catholic duty to defend Muslims? The Catholic Church believes it is....