Question: If God is good, why is there evil in the world? Answer: The problem of evil is perplexing. If God is all-powerful and all-good, why doesn’t He stop bad things for happening? He must either … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Sep 9
I love watching replays of great sports highlights. Sometimes you see something so extraordinary that you tell others they have to see it to believe it. The one-handed catch, the in-the-park home run, and the … Read More
Inspiration – Sep 9
We often associate the word “healing” with something that produces dramatic, physical results: the blind see, the crippled walk, and the deaf hear. Witnessing such miraculous events is few and far between for most. Healing … Read More
What is the Catholic teaching regarding labor?
Question: As we celebrate Labor Day, can you tell me about Catholic teaching regarding labor? Answer: One of the most important principles of Catholic social teaching is the dignity of work and the rights of workers. … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Sep 2
Justice is a concept under attack in today’s world. When I watch the news, I see so many distortions of justice. One person’s notion of fairness is sometimes far from another’s understanding of justice. Perhaps … Read More
Inspiration – Sep 2
In response to how the Pharisees and scribes lived their faith, Jesus said, “This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Both good and evil impulses come from our … Read More
Why would some our saints think they had serious sin?
Question: Our prayer group has been reading the lives of some saints, and we were struck by how some of them thought they were such sinners. Why would such holy people think they had such serious … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Aug 26
My wife has a hope chest filled with items from her past. Some memories contained in there are joyous, while others are painful and filled with sorrow. However, all those memories helped to make her … Read More
Inspiration – Aug 26
Jesus’ teaching is hard and challenging. In fact, many who originally believed in him left and returned to their former way of life. They were not able to accept what he had to say or … Read More
Bishop Matano and Pope Francis Response to PA Grand Jury Report
We encourage to read Bishop Matano’s Letter to Faithful found here. Below is a letter from Pope Francis: Letter of the Holy Father Francis to the People of God, August 20, 2018 Letter of the … Read More
