How does the world’s view differ from the Catholic’s view? Take a read through some of these Catholic articles.
As a user of artificial intelligence technology (AI) for research and some creative tasks, and as an author and observer of the profound changes that AI will cause in our society, I will admit that I am concerned about AI. My apprehension is only partly over the more...
Most people never think about the morality of their money. Our use of dollars, euros, or yen is simply "the way things are"—background elements of economic life, like the weather. But what if I told you that a form of money itself can be profoundly moral or immoral?...
Dear “Part-Time” Catholics, How are you? It’s been a while. You only show up some of the time, like Easter and Christmas (hence, the nickname “Cr-easters”), so we don’t know each other very well. But, I think I like a lot about you. You probably expected me to be all...
As the Presidential Election in the United States approaches, Catholic voters are called to navigate their choices with both faith and discernment. This is more than just a political decision; it's a moral imperative grounded in the teachings of the Church....
Although we knew the day was coming, we could never truly prepare for the pain we felt when it finally arrived. Four months earlier, a neighbor noticed that Scout, our ten-year-old golden retriever, was walking with a slight limp. My wife soon felt a lump on his right...
How can Catholics respond to the apparent display of “The Last Supper” performed by drag queens at the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics? What should we do when our faith is mocked? Bishop Robert Baron Responds To Olympic's Mockery Of The Last Supper Bishop Barron...
Recently, a student showed me the days-long conversation she’d been having with her Snapchat A.I. assistant. She felt ambivalence about how “creepy” it was, but she couldn’t stop engaging with it. No matter what she asked, a reply instantly blinked onscreen. Yet it...
Moral relativism is the belief that there are no moral absolutes and that right and wrong vary from one individual to another. Accordingly, disagreements about morality are nothing more than expressions of opinion. Why Is Moral Relativism Dangerous? This may sound...
You may have wondered, “Should Catholics use pronouns?” It may be near impossible not to. In the English language, we use pronouns all the time to keep sentences from becoming repetitive and clunky. Without possessive pronouns like “their,” we’d have to say...
The greatest philosophers in history say yes In March of 2024, Axios reported that the United States had hit a new low in the annual World Happiness Report. The U.S. dropped eight spots, to Number 23 overall—the first time it’s fallen out of the Top 20. Americans felt...
In my new book, When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression, I document the testimonies of heroic Catholics who kept the faith despite persecution by hostile regimes the world over. I was privileged to interview survivors of...
Padre Pio is one of the most beloved saints in Catholic history. Many know him for having the stigmata or for his ability to bilocate and read hearts in the confessional. The stories of his miracles are inspiring and remind people of the power of God and His Church....
We’ve all been there: you’ve done your research, you’ve waited for the big sale, and you’re all set to buy the accent chair/party dress/outdoor power tool of your dreams. But then, something catches your eye: a rainbow flag has appeared on the background of the...
I have the great blessing of having three adopted siblings. After having six biological children, my parents decided to adopt three more. They are incredibly generous people, and I think are perhaps strongly against the idea of spending any time at all in purgatory,...
An Example of Misguided Therapy The Case of the Pillow-Thrasher At the end of his rope, and feeling entirely frustrated with himself, an ill-tempered man steps into a therapy office in search of hope and healing. A well-meaning but frighteningly misguided therapist...
Alright, I’ve got a crazy list of “what if” questions for you. Ready? What if the characters in Ted Lasso prayed? What if they believed in a loving God who laid down His life for them so that they might spend eternity with Him? What if they engaged in intimate...
As the school year winds down, Catholic school teachers – heroic leaders that they are – are already planning to make next year even better. Novice teachers have realized how much they themselves have yet to learn, and are looking for new tools and techniques....
Matthew 5: 38-48 Catholic Bible Study Jesus said to his disciples:"You have heard that it was said,An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil.When someone strikes you on your right cheek,turn the other one as...
These last twelve days for me as a British subject have been very strange ones. We have continued our ordinary lives, while all about us in the public sphere, momentous and solemn things have happened. The death of our Queen, the instantaneous transferral of symbolic...
“Yes, now’s the moment; I’m looking at this thing on the mantlepiece, and I understand that I am in hell.”— Jean-Paul Sartre, No Exit, 1944 As most theologians point out, once we lose belief in God, it’s a short leap to the belief that there is no moral absolute, no...
Allow me to introduce you to Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies. Currently, in the 3rd year of his NBA career (and only 22 years old), Morant has risen through the league’s ranks, becoming an All-Star Game starter for the first time this season. At the...
With the new school year in session nationwide, our Catholic Schools find themselves balancing the challenges of returning to a “normal” school year while remaining mindful of new instructional methods and ever-changing mask and distance mandates. Yet another...
Jeff Cavins, Catholic Bible evangelist, and Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes the Bishop of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter had the opportunity to share some words of wisdom at the 2021 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) that was held on...
There is an alleged apparition of Our Lady at Garabandal that talks about The Great Warning and Illumination of Conscience at the end of time. According to the Marian apparition, the Great Warning is the illumination of conscience that comes shortly before the end...
Women are constantly bombarded with the culture's ideas of beauty, but what if we chose to learn from the saints instead? Click the links below to dig deeper into the stories of these women saints and discover true beauty and goodness. 5 Saints Who Demonstrate True...