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St. Wenceslaus, Pray For Us!…

SAINTS & ART: St. Václav (Wenceslaus), the patron saint of Bohemia, lived from about 907 to 935. The celebration of St. Wenceslaus is an optional memorial in the United States, which makes me think that it’s largely unobserved except in parishes ...[Read More]

Pope Francis on Imperialism: Is Russia a Special Case?

COMMENTARY: The wounds from the Holy Father’s recent comments will not heal in Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and other lands subjugated by imperial Moscow. A month after Pope Francis spoke in favorable terms about Russia’s imperial past, the diplomatic ...[Read More]

After Rocky Tenure in Steubenville, Bishop Jeffrey Montforton Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit…

Steubenville’s Monforton appointed Detroit auxiliary Skip to content Steubenville’s Bishop Jeffrey Monforton was appointed an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Detroit Thursday, less than one year after the bishop announced an eventually s...[Read More]

The abolition of man continues apace, and the human body is now its clear target…..

Given the chaotic and volatile nature of our culture, what should the church focus on in her teaching? This is one of the pressing questions of our day. The answer, of course, is “the whole counsel of God.” That is true but also somewhat glib. Do pec...[Read More]

Is single parenthood the problem? If so, should the government try to fix it? [Note: The Atlantic paywall]…

The most heavily anticipated economics book of the year makes a radical argument: Having married parents is good for kids. I know, I know. It seems like a joke, right? Of course having two involved parents living in a stable home together is good for...[Read More]

Discipline of Sister Ivanka Hosta, Who Led Community Co-Founded by Disgraced Father Marko Rupnik, Raises Questions…

Sister Ivanka Hosta was quietly removed in June from the governance of the community, banned from contacting current or former sisters for three years, and ordered to make monthly pilgrimages to pray for Father Rupnik’s victims. A religious sister wh...[Read More]

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Creating a Family Rule of Life

“An easy way for me to start talking with You is to thank You for being my Savior-God and beloved Friend. I can also give You thanks for things that are happeni...

What to Do When God Seems to Have Vanished

“I need to practice trusting You during quiet days, when nothing much seems to be happening. Then, when storms come, my faith-balance will be sufficient to get ...

Interruptions Can Be Opportunities

“Rather than letting setbacks and interruptions upset me, I want to use them as reminders—that You are the sovereign God and I am Your beloved follower. Help me...

The Birth & Death of Shame

“The Bible tells me that knowing the truth will set me free, and Your wonderful counseling is freeing me from sin and shame.” – Jesus Listens, October 9 Shame h...

What is Sin?

“Sin” is a small word with big implications. We can all agree that there is evil in the world. You don’t have to look far to see evidence of evil in people. And...

Live Without Secrets

“How thankful I am to be fully known by You! Everything about me is visible to You—including my most secret thoughts and feelings.” – Jesus Listens, April 19th ...

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Creating a Family Rule of Life

“An easy way for me to start talking with You is to thank You for being my Savior-God and beloved Friend. I can also give You thanks for things that are happeni...

Establishing Boundaries With Your Children

Parents, what are the things you hold most valuable in your life? I would suspect that at the top of that list are your children. We are nurturers, boo-boo kiss...

How to Prepare for the Storms of Life

For those of you who don’t know my story, the abbreviated version is this. My mother was killed when I was 17 months old. My father was devastated and turned to...

What to Do When God Seems to Have Vanished

“I need to practice trusting You during quiet days, when nothing much seems to be happening. Then, when storms come, my faith-balance will be sufficient to get ...

6 Ways to Thrive Through an Empty Nest

The day my first-born got his driver’s license and pulled out of the driveway alone with my two younger daughters in tow, tears streamed down my face. One or tw...

Interruptions Can Be Opportunities

“Rather than letting setbacks and interruptions upset me, I want to use them as reminders—that You are the sovereign God and I am Your beloved follower. Help me...