From the Bishops
In culture of confusion, Church the only reliable guide
The seasons every year are a reflection of a greater reality. Most of us love autumn, which always has a... Read more
Finishing the race
What have we that is not from God?Everything can disappear tomorrow and as we came into this world with nothing,... Read more
Certain Unalienable Rights
Pope Benedict recently made a state visit to England. His address to Parliament was eloquent and one which I recommend... Read more
Beauty and simplicity of the rosary continues to attract people to this 'popular' devotion
During the month of October, the Church invites all of us to take up the prayerful devotion of the rosary.... Read more
A Saint For All Times
October 4 was the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis is one of the most popular of all... Read more
Put the wood of the cross in the center of your heart
I want to make the simple point that at the center of all that we are about, we need to... Read more
Let’s Bury the Eulogies
According to the dictionary, a eulogy is “a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically... Read more
There is something of you in this
One way of referring to the Church is to say that the Church is the family of God, and I... Read more
Summer offers time to re-examine religious priorities
Throughout the year, I have devoted columns or parts of columns to various vocations within the Church: marriage, single life,... Read more
Good grief!
PRAISED BE JESUS CHRIST! Read more
A Model for Our Times
We celebrate this month the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, August 26, 1910. She lifted... Read more
Immigration - Pizza, Pita and Pancit
Ever since the Mayflower landed and one hundred English colonists set foot on the soil of this country, America has... Read more
Arizona's New Law and the Issue of Immigration
On Friday, April 23, 2010, the governor of Arizona signed into law a new immigration bill (SB10700) that has plunged... Read more
Mass Attendance
The Vatican is currently in the process of finalizing a new translation of the prayers of the Mass. We will... Read more
Summer goal: Relax, but do not become lax
Summer is upon us, which means that, for many, it is vacation season. This annual ritual offers us a much-needed... Read more
Participation at Mass — reminder of God’s calling to us
The Most Holy Eucharist – really, truly, and substantially the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord and Savior,... Read more
To Whom Shall We Go?
When it comes to the Catholic Church, so goes the popular logic, if something happens to make you angry, always... Read more
Execution of Ronnie Lee Gardner diminishes our society
By the time you read this, a firing squad will very likely have fired the shots to kill Ronnie Lee... Read more
Reflections on the Sacrament of Marriage
Spring is a time when the sacramental life of the church is particularly evident. These are the days when we... Read more
