From Science to Salvation
Albert Einstein derived the formula E = mc² over a century ago. I love this equation…it’s easier to understand than you might guess. E is energy; m is mass…
Faith Library
Category: Faith & Doctrine
What Catholics believe and why.
Reconciliation and the Prodigal Son
Readings for March 10, 2013: Fourth Sunday of Lent “For our sakes God made him who did not know sin to be sin, so that in him we…
“I think I want to be a Buddhist”
I had an interesting experience the other day with a young man in the eighth grade. His mom had been trying on and off all school year to…
Millstones and Mitres: Recovering the Lamb by Forgiving the Wolf
As I write this a week before it goes live, Cardinal Mahoney is slated to attend the upcoming papal conclave. There are numerous calls for him to respectfully…
The Scandal of Childlike Faith
Catholics have a very intriguing view of the faith life of children compared to many other American Christians. It is perhaps absurd practice to nonbelievers of every shade.…
The Meaning of Mercy
The Second Vatican Council taught us that the Eucharist is the “Source and Summit” of the Christian life. Yet we must keep in mind that the same council…
Sinners in the Church
People often point out how sinful the Church is. Whether it was the sexual abuse scandal in all of the headlines or the hypocrites trying to kill each…
It’s in the Authority
There is a church in our diocese that once attracted Catholics who did not like rules. The pastor came across as big-hearted and inclusive. He welcomed everyone to…
A Seven Sacraments Lesson
Every few months we have all our families involved in religious education classes come together for Family Faith and Fun. This is an activity for that group which can be…
Why are we still waiting?
In the old version of the mass, the priest would invite us to proclaim the mystery of faith, and we would sing: Christ has died. Christ is risen.…