Michael Casey, a Cistercian monk of Tarrawarra Abbey in Australia, writes that the entire order of monastic life is directed to helping the person attune him or herself to and live in accord with the workings of God’s...
Read MorePresidential hopeful and recent Catholic convert Newt Gingrich has once again made headlines with controversial statements concerning poverty and child labor laws. NY Times Columnist Charles Blow recounts: On Thursday, at a...
Read MoreOn November 30th, during an address to members of the Catholic Sant’Egidio Community, Pope Benedict XVI offered some words concerning opposition to the death penalty. Here is the full text: Dear Brothers and Sisters, In...
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I highlighted new evidence that many of those supposedly in a persistent ‘vegetative’ state are actually self-aware. We are now learning something similar about those currently diagnosed to be in...
Read MoreI was intrigued by Archbishop Dolan’s reflections on the “ad limina” visit he and other US bishops have been having at the Vatican. It sounds like a great way to come together and discuss, with colleagues in...
Read MoreSt. Benedict dedicates four chapters of his rule (RB, ch. 8-11) to a discussion of the “night office,” or what is also referred to as Vigils. The night office is a part of the monastic Liturgy of the Hours, during...
Read MoreWhile there are lots of factors that go into successful education, the recent study from the Center for Public Education notes the importance of parents. Not surprisingly, parental involvement helps students do better in...
Read MoreIs 40:1-5, 9-11 Ps 85:9-10-11-12, 13-14 2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8 As Tom mentioned last week in his reflection, Advent is a time of patience and hope as we await the somewhat unexpected Messiah. The readings for the second Sunday in...
Read MoreThere has been much discussion in the Catholic blog-sphere concerning the recent “Note on Financial Reform from the Pontifical Council on Justice and Peace.” (It will not surprise any of my readers that I strongly...
Read MoreAs a theological ethicist who also used to work in law enforcement, I feel obligated to comment on the latest incident involving police using pepper spray on Occupy Wall Street protesters. Garance Franke-Ruta over at The...
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