Encouragement vs. Cynicism: An Easter Reflection

“The community of believers was of one heart and mind” (Acts 4:32)   Icon of St. Barnabas and ancient mosaic of the "Procession of Early Christian Martyrs" It has become commonplace today to spread about the faults of priests. One deve … [Read more...]

The Virtue of Fidelity

My thoughts turn to the importance and need of fidelity precisely at this time when the Church is being tested, both from within and from without.    Fidelity to one’s word, to one’s promises, and to one’s vows to God is not something that … [Read more...]