My grandfather, the good steward
My grandpa Leo, my dad’s father, lived most of his life in what is now the tough...
Why should I believe in God?
Dear Father Joe: Why should I believe in God? Do you have proof he exists? ...
St. Hildegard of Bingen
Feast Day: September 17
The lives of saints are so instructive, in part, beca...
Should I serve wine at dinner when an alcoholic friend is present?
My friend’s husband just acknowledged his alcoholism. When they come over for di...
“I felt so much closer to God” Karla’s experience at the Women’s Conference
A busy working wife and mother, Karla Palmer has a strong faith that she nurture...
Pope Francis blesses Sudanese woman who refused to renounce her Christian faith
On July 24, Meriam Ibrahim, her husband, Daniel Wani, and their two young childr...
Keeping your promises
Keeping your promises is a whole lot more important than you might think because...
6 Ways to Steal Some Time for God
The Seventh Commandment, “Thou shall not steal,” tells us not to take for oursel...
Stolen French bread and fine silverware
Les Miserables reminds us that no possession is worth more than the opportunity to save a soul
She Says: His parents seem to hate me at times
Justin’s parents really seem to hate me at times. They ignore me at dinners and ...
Profile of an Evangelist - David Flint and the Pew Crew
“I grew up in a Catholic family. We attended St. Mary Parish in Williamston. Aft...
Bishops to meet on challenges facing the family
This fall, Pope Francis will be meeting in synod with bishops from around the wo...
Immigration Crisis
The arrival of thousands of unaccompanied children and teens in the southwestern...
The Seventh Commandment: You shall not steal
The “seventh word” of the Decalogue primarily reveals to us that God wants us to...
Do I have to baby-sit my younger brothers and sisters every weekend?
I am 17 and the oldest of five children. My parents treat me as their built-in b...
Gossip and Fundraising: How much is too much?
Q: My supervisor has banned office gossip. Is that even possible? How do we defi...
Monday Morning Alka-Seltzer - September 2014
September 22, 2014
To what extent am I controlled by external event...