This paper was presented at the Twenty-Third Workshop for Bishops in Dallas, Texas, on February 16, 2011, sponsored by The National Catholic Bioethics Center and the Knights of Columbus. Youth have the right to be provided with the … [Read more...]
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Same-Sex Attractions in Youth and Their Right to Informed Consent
May 21, 2012 by Dr. Richard P. Fitzgibbons, MD
Preaching Gregory the Great’s Moral Sense of Scripture
May 18, 2012 by Deacon Robert F. Gorman, PhD
Gregory’s Pastoral Rule offers the most extensive collection of his advice to preachers, but his letters to fellow bishops highlight his concern for the bishop as the moral leader of his flock. Pope St. Gregory the Great “May the words … [Read more...]
The Eminent Doctrine of St. John of Avila: A Most Dynamic Priesthood
May 16, 2012 by Br. John Paoletti
The prayer, work, and lifestyle of St. John of Avila provides an eminent doctrine for priests and seminarians: intense spiritual life, rooted in faith, coming first in the life of a priest, flowing from an interior union with Christ, … [Read more...]
Science and Faith
May 10, 2012 by R. Jeffrey Grace
The theologian today must resist the impulse to denounce a scientific theory because it conflicts with his theological model. The scientist has to resist claiming that a finding of science invalidates a tenet of faith or doctrine. An … [Read more...]
Effects of the Annunciation
May 3, 2012 by Robert Wenderski
“Caro cardo salutis,” the flesh is the hinge of salvation. Tertullian, On the Resurrection of the Flesh VIII.2 The Annunciation by John William Waterhouse Mary's "yes" at the Annunciation achieves the central truths of the Incarnation, … [Read more...]
Positive Psychology and Pastoral Practice
April 29, 2012 by Dr. Christopher Kaczor, Ph.D.
The interventions advocated in positive psychology show, not just a surprising overlap with pastoral theology, but can also be used to deepen and aid Christian practice. Are psychology and religion fundamentally incompatible? … [Read more...]
John Paul II, Christian Anthropology, and “Familiaris Consortio”
April 28, 2012 by Rev. Michael Bruno
John Paul II called humanity to rediscover an anthropology based in the beauty and dignity of human life, laying its foundation firmly in Sacred Scripture and Church Tradition. The beatification of Pope John Paul II serves as a … [Read more...]
The “Roman Missal” and Alienation
April 27, 2012 by Fr. Richard L. Schamber
The revised translation of the Roman Missal will show if attitudes and integration with daily life receive new inspiration, serving as a “sign of the times,” a litmus test of the spirit of this generation. The new English translation … [Read more...]
Are Men to Be Heartless?
April 25, 2012 by Fr. Stanley Smolenski, SPMA
Blessed John Paul II said: “Mary is the most perfect teacher of that love, which enables us to be united in the deepest way with Christ in His Eucharistic presence.” A seminary professor, when analyzing the episode of Emmaus (Lk 24:1 … [Read more...]
The HHS Mandate: Is it a Religious Liberty Issue?
April 24, 2012 by Fr. Dylan Schrader
Some Catholics (and others) have couched their objection to the recent HHS mandate in terms of religious liberty. Their focus has been on the unreasonably narrow definition of what constitutes a religious organization, and on the lack of a … [Read more...]
The Interior Life
April 17, 2012 by Fr. Kenneth Baker, SJ
The interior life for a Catholic means finding God in all things, leading to a life of contemplation in action. Faith in Jesus Christ has consequences. A devout Catholic, who takes his faith seriously, will live in way that is in … [Read more...]
Transformation into Christ through Loving Attention
April 14, 2012 by Mary Gannon Kaufmann, MA, MS
Forged by Ven. Father Felix Rougier, M.SP.S., during the crucible of the Mexican Revolution, the spiritual approach, Loving Attention, proved effective in forming priests “united in Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit." Oftentimes, d … [Read more...]
Was Robert Bellarmine Ahead of His Time?
April 12, 2012 by Book Reviews
Empire of Souls: Robert Bellarmine and the Christian Commonwealth. By Stefania Tutino (New York: Oxford University Press, 2010), 416 pp. ISBN 978-0-19974-053-6. On Temporal and Spiritual Authority. By Robert Bellarmine. Edited, translated … [Read more...]
Easter Is an Eight Day Feast
April 10, 2012 by Robert R. Allard
Aren’t the Sacraments of Confession and the Eucharist, in fact, the Sacraments of Divine Mercy? Since the Second Vatican Council and the Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year, the Church has been emphasizing the importance of c … [Read more...]
Some Thoughts on the Resurrection of Jesus
April 7, 2012 by Fr. James Swetnam, SJ
This article is intended to be a radically different approach to the empty-tomb narratives in Mark and John. John and Peter racing to the tomb on Easter morning -By Burnard Introduction In a recent issue of Homiletic and Pastoral … [Read more...]
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