Medjugorje: No verdict yet, but faith, conversions abound
A very generous benefactor found out that after 10 years of writing for the Catholic press, I’d never been to Medjugorje, the site of...
The blessing of a fruitful life; Part four: Dealing with infertility
The 25th of this month of July will mark the 44th anniversary of one of the most prophetic documents in the history of the...
Fortnight for Freedom — Religious liberty and its contemporary enemies
Independence Day concludes the Fortnight for Freedom mandated by the U.S. bishops, a two-week period of reflection and prayer on the defense of religious...
Fortnight for Freedom — Social Justice Priorities: Life and Religious Liberty
At this critical moment in history, there are two social justice priorities for the Catholic Church in the United States: the defense of life...
Recovery by surrender: How prayer can overcome substance abuse
“I can’t get through this!” yelled the addicted young man at his mother, as she insisted he stay home and not get into his...
Parents’ love is precious, even when they are a little goofy
Isn’t it great growing up with a perfect mom and dad who are there for you exactly when you need them, who never cramp...
¡Viva Cristo Rey! Cristeros and us
Most Americans haven’t the foggiest idea that a quasi-Stalinist, violently anti-Catholic regime once existed on our southern border. Those who don’t know how bad...
Media elite promote trash while trashing the good stuff
Call me an optimist, but I was hoping that maybe, just maybe, the new film “For Greater Glory” might help thaw the hearts of...
The blessing of a fruitful life; Part three: The mission of married couples
In the nuptial blessing of a wedding Mass, the following words are found, “May your abundant blessing, Lord, come down upon this bride and...
God’s abundance despite infertility
Charles and Vicki, parishioners at St. Timothy in Mesa, have been married for nearly 17 years and have eight children. Charles is a Knight...
