Materialism: Science or Philosophy?
Materialism is not a scientific theorem. It is, rather, a philosophy — and not a well thought out one.
Punishing Children for their Fathers’ Sins
In modern America, we have decided that punishing children for the perceived crimes of their parents is both acceptable and practical.
What Mary Received in the Eucharist
If we ever take the Eucharist for granted, meditating on Mary’s relationship with the sacrament would be a fitting remedy.
10 Weird Facts about the Saints
Even the weirdest saint is someone close to God, which is ultimately where we are all called to be.
Sex and Grace in the Life of Texas Guinan
Mary Louise Cecilia "Texas" Guinan loved to shock people. "Hello, suckers," she was famous for saying as she entered her club each night.
Ugly babies and the ordinary Incarnation
In many paintings on Ugly Renaissance Babies, Jesus looks like a miniature adult, complete with an adult’s head and six-pack abs, no doubt acquired during his many hours of baby Pilates.
How to give God a gift
We want to glorify God by giving him everything we have. What could we possibly give him that would amplify in any way the radiance that he already possesses?
A Catholic on the Reformation
The Holy Spirit has given gifts to all people who love Jesus and follow him as Lord.