I am currently in Rome on pilgrimage, which is always a bit of a homecoming, since I was blessed to have the opportunity to study in the city twice. I’m often asked by people traveling to the Eternal City what they should...
Read MoreA few years ago, my friend Megan and I headed to Rome to celebrate the feast of John Paul II. At the time, he was newly beatified and was not yet on the calendar for the church in the United States. It was his first feast day,...
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Much of the evidence that the Catholic Church is one, holy, catholic, and apostolic can be found...
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“Isn’t the Church against stem cell research?” This question came up more than once from my own...
Read MoreI went to bed on Sunday, February 10, all keyed up for a busy week as a member of the Catholic media. After all, Ash Wednesday was mere days away, and for someone with plenty of segments to cover, this meant that the news...
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Let’s Regroup Sometimes when you find yourself on your heels fighting a tough battle, it’s best to...
Read MoreOn Sunday, the Catholic world will rejoice as Pope Benedict XVI beatifies his predecessor Pope John Paul II. Six years ago, at John Paul II’s funeral Mass, then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger preached that the most distinctive...
Read MoreThere’s a common phenomenon that occurs when a movie is made based on a best-selling book. Those who have never read the book go to the movie and often appreciate the story on its own merits, even if, as happens frequently, many...
Read MoreC. S. Lewis, the most widely read apologist for Christianity of the 20th Century, brought attention to its power of drawing people away from merely gossiping about God. The sad state of affairs in the contemporary world is...
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