Purgatory, Praying for the Dead, and Indulgences
As we approach the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1, more commonly known as All Saints Day, it is... Read More
Church Morality Matters
Novena for the Deceased: Partial and Plenary Indulgences
As we near the beginning of November we as a parish are, once again, preparing to lift our deceased loved... Read More
The Principle of Double Effect in Catholic Moral Theology
INSIGHT FROM VERITATIS SPLENDOR AND THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH Sometimes, situations in life don’t fit in neat little... Read More
Human Identity
Consider the question, “What is it that I ought to do?” The “I” refers to you, and whether you are... Read More
A Gift of Self – Church’s View on Organ Donation
I still remember the day so clearly. Chase came home from school wearing a camo shirt with a crucifix on... Read More
Sources of Morality
Morality is deeply rooted in what has been divinely revealed and handed down through tradition. These sources are not merely... Read More
Relativism Ruins Relationships
We can point to many modern issues or problems, such as the attack on families, culture, and the Church today.... Read More
St. Michael’s Lent, Fasting, and Digitial Media
Our Church has a wealth of traditions that help the faithful ascend to moral virtue and combat the vices that... Read More
A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice
Responsibility, Rehabilitation, Restoration The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops issued this publication in 2000, noting that our response is... Read More
Hospitality and Our Borders: A Reflection on the Border Crisis
Recently my family and I were blessed to go on a pilgrimage to Mexico City to see Our Lady of... Read More
The Catholic Church’s Position on Immigration Reform
With the presidential election cycle already in progress with the airing of the first Presidential Debate, Catholic American’s must bring... Read More
Plant A Seed of Kindness – An Instructional Response to the Pride” Community”
At the closing of “Pride Month,” let us take a moment to consider a few things. First, always defy the... Read More