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?

Farewell, and spread the love!

Be open to the changes God brings forth in your lives, in our nation, in our world and even in our Church. And meet them all with love in your hearts.

Fear vs. Love

Last year I wrote a column about how love conquers hate. That was true then, and it’s still true now. But as global terror rages on, as global economic crises loom, and as national security concerns hang over our heads like a wet rag on our spirits, maybe it’s important to also realize that love beats fear too when the chips are down.

Catholics and Muslims must unite to battle extremism, hatred

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

The Pope and the Prodigal Son

After what anybody would have to conclude was a triumphant tour of the Unites States, Pope Francis is enjoying a renaissance of sorts with almost all Americans regardless of their religious positions and perspectives. And the reason for that lies in what most say is his obvious sincerity, integrity and commitment to spreading the love of Christ.

America is embracing life — keep it up!

What better time to remind ourselves of the value of life than at Lent, when the message of sacrificing for others beckons us to see and respect the value of all humanity.

Father knows best — about working right!

Prompted by my father, I am inclined to consider what I suggest is a more Catholic view of a nation where we are free AND morally obliged and eager to earn our keep by giving others something they need.

The gift you forgot you had

My teen niece called me last week to tell me her dad — my brother — was getting on her nerves. What teenager hasn’t said that, right?

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

Longtime readers know of my mother’s stroke. Since 2009 she has shown great strength and fortitude in not just surviving but striving to live a meaningful and happy life.

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 we elect a leader based on the tenets of love as espoused in the Bible? Wasn’t Christ such a leader?