What is the purpose of a homily?
In my last column, I discussed the Pew Research Center’s recently released study entitled, “The Digital Pulpit: A Nationwide Analysis of Online Sermons,” which...
I guess I’m a goat
Human beings are inherently prone to debating issues. Most love a good old disagreement, and that’s cool, as long as in the end, folks...
The foxes and the henhouse
Probably the biggest bioethics story of 2019 involved Dr. Jankui He (known to his associates as “JK”), a Chinese scientist who employed a new...
The everlasting evergreen: The history and symbolism of the Christmas tree
The Season of Christmas
Presents have been opened, abundant amounts of eggnog have been consumed, and laughter and Christmas joy have filled the air. The...
A Catholic teaching seldom explored
Catholic social teaching is often referred to as “the best kept secret of the Catholic Church.” This teaching concerns the role we as disciples...