Category: GUEST COLUMNIST

  • December 24, 2017

‘O come, let us adore Him’

“Jesus was born in a humble stable, into a poor family. Simple shepherds were the first witnesses to...
  • September 18, 2017

Anti-Catholicism — the last acceptable prejudice

Anti-Catholicism has been called “the last acceptable prejudice.” Tragically, it was on display at the Senate Judiciary Committee’s...
  • August 18, 2017

Local Serrans return from Serra International Conference in Rome

Have you ever wondered what you could do to show your appreciation to our priests, deacons and religious...
  • July 21, 2017

How the ‘Joy of the Gospel’ hit close to home

In early July, I represented the Diocese of Phoenix and Catholic Charities Community Services at the “Convocation of...
  • January 24, 2017

Cremated remains should be treated with the same dignity given to the human body from which they come

As people of faith, we know that this was not the end of the story. On the third...
  • December 22, 2016

More love is the heart of Christmas year ‘round

Near the end of the beloved Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” the cold heart of Ebenezer Scrooge...
  • January 20, 2016

A letter to my former pro-choice self on the 43rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Dear Becky, I’m writing to share something that will astonish you. You won’t believe me now — much...
  • August 26, 2014

Forgiveness & Peace: Tucson deacon reflects on what it was like to minister to Joseph Woods in his final hours

I prayed the rosary seven times as I sat in a small cinderblock room watching Joe gasp for...
  • May 15, 2014

Arizona Catholic Conference 2014 legislative wrap-up

On April 24, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die at 1:46 a.m., after spending 101 days in session....
  • April 5, 2014

Streaming TV for pre-teens: Fraught with peril or promise?

Catholic News Service's media editor reviews a service from Canada called Ameba, which offers streaming video for kids....