St. Bernardino Realino

Bernardino Realino was born into a noble family of Capri, Italy, in 1530. After an excellent Christian education received at home from his mother, he went on to study medicine and law at the University of Bologna, receiving his doctorate in law in 1556. A brilliant young man, Bernardino was soon on the road to […]

Dying with Christ so that we shall also live with him

Readings: • 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a • Psa 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 • Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 • Mt 10:37-42 A great paradox—perhaps the paradox—of Christian belief and spirituality is that true and everlasting life comes through […]

“Days in Rome” Project – October 2023

It’s time for another Days in Rome appeal.  Long-time readers know that I try to get back to Rome in April/May and in October. Why?  This is my way to keep my brain alive, my priestly identity strong and – … Read More →

U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Colorado Web Designer on First Amendment, Free Speech

CNA—The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the First Amendment’s free speech clause protects a Colorado web designer who feared she would be prosecuted under state anti-discrimination law for her faith-based objections to designing websites that promote same-sex marriage or same-sex weddings. Lorie Smith, owner of the graphic and web design studio 303 Creative LLC,… […]