Giuseppe Profiti, an unwitting metaphor for the ambiguities of Vatican justice, dies at 62…
With the sudden death of Giuseppe Profiti on Aug. 10 from a heart attack, at the relatively young age of 62, not only has Italy lost one of its most veteran leaders in public health administration, but the Catholic Church has lost a figure who became an unwitting metaphor for the ambiguities of Vatican justice […]
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus Walks on Water…
Today’s Gospel speaks of Jesus walking on the Sea of Galilee and inviting an incredulous Peter to do the same. He starts out successfully then, lacking faith, begins to drown, only to be rescued by Jesus. First, let’s address the miracle. Moderns may not be inclined to believe it; they may call it a nice […]
Priest First and Soldier Second: ‘God Gave Me the Gift of Serving Those Who Serve in the Army’…
“Becoming an Army chaplain was my first thought when I first considered being a priest,” says Father Peter Pomposello. “I had been in the Army through the Reserve Officer Training Corps; and when I first started thinking about being a priest, I said to myself, ‘Well, they need priests in the Army so I should […]
‘Veritatis Splendor’ and the Spirituality of Youth…
The final Mass of World Youth Day Lisbon coincided with the 30th anniversary of Veritatis Splendor, one of the most important encyclicals of the entire post-conciliar period. Pope St. John Paul II formally signed it on the Transfiguration, Aug. 6, 1993, though, as is customary for Vatican documents, it was not released until later (Oct. […]
Eucharistic Vessels: Fête-Dieu du Teche Bayou Once Again Coincides With Solemnity of the Assumption…
The faithful kneel in the bow of a boat, prayerfully adoring our Eucharistic Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. The gold monstrance glistens in the sun as the craft traverses the waterway, carrying Christ further along the bayou. These are among the reverent scenes from the annual Fête-Dieu du Teche South in the Pelican State. In […]
7 things you should know about the upcoming beatification of the Ulma family and their unborn baby …
I was recently interviewed by Maria Wiering of Our Sunday Visitor about the upcoming beatification (on Sep. 10th) of the Ulma Family, who was martyred by the Nazis for hiding Jews on their farm in Poland. Although only a few points could make it into the final article, I’m providing the whole interview here, which […]
How to avoid “rookie mistakes” as a new Catholic convert…
Many of us who became Catholic – especially if we came from Evangelical Protestant backgrounds — entered the Church full of excitement, fervor, and a desire to do what we’ve done our whole Christian lives, which is to share our experience of Jesus with everyone we encounter. In doing so, however, some of us have […]
Why do archaeologists rebury their excavations? There’s a good reason for it…..
Hadrian’s Wall in northern England is a popular tourist spot for those interested in British history. This year, visitors will get the chance to see the Roman bathhouse at Birdoswald Roman Fort before it is reburied by archaeologists.
Pope’s Sunday Angelus: ‘Take Heart! Jesus Tramples Our Enemies — Death, Sin, and the Devil’…
Greetings the crowds of visitors in Saint Peter’s Square for the midday Angelus, Pope Francis offered his customary reflections on the Sunday Gospel which today narrates when Jesus walks at night on the waters of the lake of Galilee to reach his disciples in their boat being tossed about by strong headwinds and choppy waters.
QUESTION FOR READERS: reMarkable (and digital notebooks)
As I look down the road to writing projects, I have a question for the readership. During the wonderful conference for priests held by the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, I sat at most of the sessions next to … Read More →