Jekyll and Hyde Morality
Am I a good person? This is a deep question of self reflection that is at the heart of the moral life. It is also one of the…
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Witnessing vs. Wasting Time
Last month I wrote about a chance encounter with a pair of Jehovah’s Witnesses and my sudden appreciation for the usefulness of the Nicene Creed and other memorized…
Be Prepared to Share the Truth
I had an odd experience the other evening at a program in church. The topic was Moral Decision Making and was led by the pastor. Things were moving…
We Are the 1%
We have a problem, you and I. We too often take for granted what we have. We have come into personal wealth that the world, as a whole,…
Knowing When to Walk Away
When evangelizing, when is it time to walk away? It may seem contrary to the spirit of evangelization, but it is a valid question. When you “go out…
Tapping into Divine Mercy
Today is the feast of St Faustina Kowalska, the young Polish sister who received revelations from Jesus about the depth of His love and His mercy. We should…
Memorization – It’s Not Just for Kids
Memorization as a style of learning goes in and out of fashion. Usually, we associate it with children. For many of us the word “memorization” brings back tedious…
“Is the Pope Catholic?”
Pope Francis is at it again, changing the stodgy, conservative, medieval doctrines of the Catholic Church. Or so it would seem from recent headlines. It all has to…
6 Ways to Encounter Jesus in the Mass
Then he took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which will be given for you; do this…
Protecting Our Addictions
Readings for September 29, 2013: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Temperance. For older American, that word conjures up images of Carrie Nation shattering bottles of gin to usher…