Spirituality

I often ask young people whether they have considered a call to religious life or the priesthood. One of the usual responses I get is, “I don’t feel worthy of such a vocation.” These usually come from people who claim they are God’s beloved children. If we truly believe that we are children of God,...

I was looking at Psalm 12 and was compelled to think about my own tendency toward self sufficiency which, by itself, is an exercise in pride that I keep working on by building the virtue of surrender to Christ. The proud man’s first temptation is rarely open rebellion against God. Rebellion often be...

During World War II, the quiet mountain town of San Giovanni Rotondo was transformed by the arrival of American soldiers. The narrow streets that had once echoed with the footsteps of pilgrims were now filled with military vehicles, unfamiliar accents, and young men far from home. For Mary Pyle, the...

The world is experiencing a dramatic shift in how economies work and people live because of the emergence of Artificial Intelligence. Such an enormous shift has not occurred since the Industrial Revolution, which changed nearly everything about how people lived.  None of us individually can change t...

The Fragile Conditions of a Habitable Universe The possibility of a habitable universe seems to depend on extraordinary sensitivity upon a set of fundamental constants. Modern physics describes the universe using the gravitational constant, the speed of light, Planck’s constant, the cosmological con...

Two of my favorite Catholic days take place in early summer: the feast of the Visitation on May 31st and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on a Friday in June (the date varies based on Easter). At first glance, these two devotions are separate. One, a mystery of the rosary, is for Our Lady; the othe...

Q&A with Mystic Alicja Lenczewska, Part 3 June is a month especially dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is the time when we give particular honor to the humility, love, and mercy of Our Blessed Lord, who died in atonement for our sins. Among the many Polish hymns sung on this occasion,...

In Sunday’s Readings, Jesus sees a crowd following Him that moves Him to pity.  Why? Gospel (Read Mt. 9:36-10:8) As Jesus was making His way through the villages of Galilee, St. Matthew tells us that “at the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them.”  This is a rare description...

June is one of the most beautiful months in the Catholic year. Having journeyed through the splendor of Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday, the Church now turns our attention to mysteries that are at once profound and deeply personal. Corpus Christi and the Solemnity of the Sacred Hear...

Because of the increase of evildoing, the love of many will grow cold. (Mt. 24:12) St. Margaret Mary Alacoque was born in seventeenth century France, at a time when religion in her native country had grown cold. What is interesting about the “coldness” of the hearts of the faithful in France during...

Throughout my life, I have faced a silent struggle that many might overlook—an eating disorder combined with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The path to recovery has been filled with challenges, yet my faith has become a wellspring of healing and hope. I wish to share how turning to scripture a...

When we hear the term “pro-life,” we automatically think of issues such as abortion and euthanasia, since pro-lifers protect life at both ends of the spectrum. However, in order to safeguard these non-negotiables, we need to ensure that the basic family unit of husband, wife, and children is protect...