Torture and Eucharist: Theology, Politics and the Body of Christ. By William T. Cavanaugh. Reviewed by Rev. John P. Cush, STD. (skip to review) Passions of the Christ: The Emotional Life of Jesus in the Gospels. By F. Scott Spencer. R … [Read more...]
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Homilies for August 2023
July 27, 2023 by Fr. Joseph Zwosta
For August 6 (Feast of the Transfiguration), August 13, August 15 (Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary), August 20, and August 27 Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord – August 6, 2023 Readings: Dn 7:9–10, 13–14 • Ps 97:1–2, 5–6, 9 • … [Read more...]
The Importance of the Value of Reputation, Part II
July 27, 2023 by Michael J. Mazza
Go to Part I As the Church was the sign and sacrament to the world, there was a direct link between the reputation of the Church’s ministers and the mission of the Church itself.[1. Liguori cites the “rigorous discipline” of the early Chu … [Read more...]
The Benedictus: Hope for Priests
July 27, 2023 by Fr. Kenneth G. Davis, OFM Conv.
Introduction: Intimidating Indicators When asked to preach to priests, I recall the advice of a bishop: “Preach hope. The guys need to hear a hopeful message.” Presbyterates needing hope is a theme I’ve heard for many years, perhaps becau … [Read more...]
A Letter to Senior Priests
July 27, 2023 by Louise Merrie
Dear Fathers, Thank you for answering God’s call to be a priest and for your many years of active ministry in parishes, shrines, hospitals, schools, colleges, the military, retreat centers, and the missions. Thank you for all of the t … [Read more...]
Cooperative Catholic Elderly Living Experiments
July 27, 2023 by Ronda Chervin, PhD
Many Catholics, such as myself, who are old and living alone think about what our options are for better ways of life. We will often consult our pastors. Our greatest motivation is probably loneliness, but also the need to be taken care … [Read more...]
The Tragedy of Shamelessness
July 27, 2023 by Dr. Richard A. Spinello
A New York Times editorial surfaced recently concerning the death of a famous “pioneer” in gay pornography. One might have expected some skepticism about this man’s accomplishments despite the cinematic quality of his work. Producers of porn … [Read more...]
Questions Answered – August 2023
July 27, 2023 by Fr. Brian Mullady, OP
Question: Does an erroneous conscience bind a person to act since it does not correspond to reality? The most difficult problem in contemporary morals is not the doubtful conscience, but—given the tendency in the subjectivism of the p … [Read more...]
Book Reviews – August 2023
July 27, 2023 by Book Reviews
Murmuring Against Moses: The Contentious History and Contested Future of Pentateuchal Studies. By John S. Bergsma and Jeffrey L. Morrow. Reviewed by Fr. Peter Heasley. (skip to review) The Heart of Perfection: How the Saints Taught Me to … [Read more...]
Homilies for July 2023
June 23, 2023 by Deacon John Cantirino
For July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, and July 30 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 2, 2023 Readings: 2 Kgs 4:8–11, 14–16a • Ps 89:2–3, 16–17, 18–19 • Rom 6:3–4, 8–11 • Mt 10:37–42 bible.usccb.org/bible/re … [Read more...]
There but for the Grace of God
June 23, 2023 by Bishop Paul Sanchez
“O wonder of your humble care for us! O love, O charity beyond all telling.” Exultet One of the four Americans mentioned by Pope Francis in his address to the joint session of Congress on September 15, 2015 was Thomas Merton. Thomas Mer … [Read more...]
Vir Catholicus: Seminary Formation in Affective Maturity
June 23, 2023 by Deacon James Keating
The Apostolic Exhortation Pastores Dabo Vobis, written in 1992, was a major gift to priestly formation from Pope St. John Paul II. Most fundamentally, it was an encouragement to all involved in priestly formation to take seriously the human … [Read more...]
Just a Click Away: Morality for Gen Z
Offering Formation of Good Conscience
June 23, 2023 by Fr. Benny Phang Khong Wing, O.Carm.
Generation Z, or the Zoomers, are those who were born between 1996 – 2010. Their parents are mostly Generation X. Although many developed countries are struggling with aging populations and declining birth rates, Generation Z (hereafter: G … [Read more...]
Rethinking Vocational Discernment
June 23, 2023 by S. E. Greydanus
Nearly everyone reading this has probably heard something on the subject of vocational discernment. For those accustomed to Catholic terminology, these words may evoke images of a retreat for young people praying to find their path in life, … [Read more...]
The Importance of the Value of Reputation, Part I
June 23, 2023 by Michael J. Mazza
Note: This article is derived from a part of the author’s JCD thesis, “The Right of a Cleric to Bona Fama” (Pontificia Università della Santa Croce, 2022). It is difficult to put a price on the value of someone’s reputation. Throughout Sc … [Read more...]
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