Recent Posts
Coming Into the Home Stretch: What Is Holy Week?
Yesterday, Palm Sunday, we welcomed Jesus, waving palm fronds in a reenactment of Christ’s jubilant entrance into Jerusalem. This week will be full of reenactments from Jesus’ last week on earth, culminating with a jubilant
Special Storybooks for Chubby Little Hands and Curious Little Minds
With Easter just around the corner, I'd guess there are parents out there still thinking about what should accompany that Easter basket for a favorite toddler. Do I have ideas for you!! NOAH'S ARK: Read
Why My Co-workers Needed the Billy Graham Rule
The liberal media has been all a-twitter this week at the news that Vice President Mike Pence will not dine alone with a woman except for his wife. The same outlets that were happy to look
Charlie Daniels: “How About Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn?”
Charlie Daniels, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter best known for his contributions to country, bluegrass and Southern rock, has made news this week with a suggestion posted on his Twitter account: Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn. Daniels,
AIN’T I A WOMAN? Sojourner Truth, and the Liberation of America’s Smallest Women
On March 8, 2011, feminists observed the centenary of International Women’s Day—a day when we remember the struggles of women in the fight against gender discrimination, and celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of
NASA Astronauts’ Christmas Eve Message from Space
On Dec. 24, 1968, our nation was in strife. The war in Vietnam had divided and demoralized the nation; Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy had been assassinated; and the Zodiac Killer was on the
Why Do Catholics Do That?
Whether you’re a life-long Catholic or someone who has little direct experience with Catholicism, you may have questions.
- Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints?
- Why so much kneeling at Mass?
- Why does the Catholic Church require attendance at Sunday Mass; can’t you pray at home or at the beach?
Here you’ll find answers to some of these and other puzzling questions about the Catholic Faith.
Seasons of Grace
Reflections on Faith, Family, and the Future of America
“Seasons of Grace” is a letter from my heart. From faith to family, from technology to travel, I’ll be touching on these topics and more—to quote an old and dear friend—through the lens of Scripture and the vantage point of my Catholic Faith. I look forward to talking with you!
Elsewhere on the Web
Here you can find my articles that have appeared in the National Catholic Register, Aleteia, and other Catholic publications. And watch this space for news of future projects!
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