The Gay Scapegoat, an Exercise in Unjust Discrimination
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) has taught that men who practice homosexuality, present deep-seated homosexual tendencies, or men who support “gay culture” should not be admitted to seminary. Personally, I don’t have a problem with this…
The Supernatural Vision of Fr. Kolbe
I believe it was sometime in June when I signed up to write the reflection on this particular day. To be honest, I wasn?t really paying attention to what the readings were or the feast day, I just picked a…
The Foolish Mercy of Accompaniment
For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling-block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom…
I was a Stranger, and You Took My Children
I’m excited to share an article by a friend of mine who is?an attorney for migrant farmworkers (and who used to be a theology teacher). Ben O’Hearn has a better grasp than most on the nuances of these recent immigration…
Judging the Insignificant, Domesticating the Mystery
One of the advantages of working at a parish is that I rarely have a good excuse for not making it to Mass once or twice during the week. This morning the visiting priest reflected on the?first reading?during his homily…
Everyone?s a Little Bit Gnostic
Have you ever thought that you could convince someone to become Christian or Catholic? Have you ever thought that if you could articulate the best argument for something that people would just have to believe you? Have you ever thought…
St Paul?s Letter Against Pelagianism
Pope Francis appears to to be pretty concerned with something called ?Pelagianism.? He has made multiple references to it throughout his pontificate, including his new Apostolic Exhortation?Gaudete et Exsultate, and recently the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith?released a…
Humanae Vitae: truth, accompaniment, and culpability
Therefore, it must be emphasized once more that the pastoral intervention of the Church in support of the family is a matter of urgency. Every effort should be made to strengthen and develop pastoral care for the family, which should…
Mary Mother of the Church ? Same mother, new feast
Back in February of this year Pope Francis gave the Church a new feast day. Every year the day after Pentecost is now the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Cardinal Robert Sarah, the head of…
Humanae Vitae: An anniversary is an awful thing to waste
?We have long thought that simply by stressing doctrinal, bioethical and moral issues, without encouraging openness to grace, we were providing sufficient support to families, strengthening the marriage bond and giving meaning to marital life. We find it difficult to…
