Genevieve Perkins
Poor Oedipus. If you don’t know the classic story of the king who accidentally married his mother and blinds himself, I’d be surprised. Many deep ponderings can be taken out of this story about fate, truth, control, and free will, but what about that self-blinding?...
As believers and followers of the Prince of Peace, we are all called to bring peace to the world around us. Start by respecting each person you encounter, especially when others are not showing that respect. The Catechism paragraph 2507 teaches us, “Respect for the...
Dictionaries try to define beauty, but they can only provide vague glances at the truth. Instead of dictionary definitions, beauty is more accurately described with examples: Mother Mary is beautiful, love is beautiful, a perfect sky is beautiful, a symphony is...
Have you ever been so overwhelmed that you just took a nap? Memes on Facebook, Pinterest, and other social media sites reflect this common experience. Many people, it appears, default to napping when overwhelmed, but is napping really the answer? Father Mike Schmitz...
To celebrate Halloween or not to celebrate Halloween? There’s nothing heretical or sinful about wearing a costume - assuming that it is modest and doesn’t incite imprudent behavior, of course. Having a couple of drinks if you are of drinking age or carving pumpkins...
Maybe you’re the class clown, storyteller, or the dry humor sort. We all have our own taste in humor. I admit that lately I have favored “punny” jokes. Guess how many people laugh at my Catholic jokes? ...Nun. Whichever flavor of humor you enjoy the most, when you...
Many companies are choosing to use advertising dollars to get across an uplifting message in addition to promoting their products. Viewers find a break from the onslaught of advertisements with a chance to think about an important social issue. In the ad we feature...
Have you ever given a homeless man money and wondered what he did with it? Have you ever stopped yourself from giving because of this hesitation? The idea that a homeless man or woman might be using your money for drugs, alcohol, or other things you wouldn’t want is...
When we are baptized, a special pair of adults are chosen in addition to our parents to be our spiritual guides. Personally, my godparents go above and beyond the call in their commitment to this vital role in a child's life. I’ve watched how they love...
It can seem easier to keep everyone happy by agreeing with the majority. We earn praise, or at least avoid trouble, when we’re on board with popular opinion. On the flip side, actually disagreeing, even politely, can draw all kinds of pressure to change our minds....
People have become more casual when dressing for mass. Jeans and t-shirts replace what had been the Sunday best - dresses, formal outfits, and suits complete with ties and nice shoes. Still, we learn, he makes it a point to put on a suit jacket, so he can show respect...
April Fools! We couldn't resist joining in on the fun of this clever joke from Lifeteen. I know more than a few people that would love for an app like this to be created! This funny and creative video really makes you stop to think about what we are looking for in...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTsitO4TXF8 Evangelists? Aren’t those judgmental people who yell that you’re always sinning? Or that uber-Christian kid from high school that says one thing and does the other? This video clip from the movie The Mission illustrates a...