On October 25, 2014, the Holy Father met in private audience with the Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt in the Paul XI Hall. It was part of the movement’s 100th Anniversary celebration. When representatives of Schoenstatt asked the pontiff how they, as a movement, could help to support the renewal of Read more
Sometimes (or fairly often, depending on your personality and situation), it seems as though others have it easier than we do. Nobody suffers like we do! Or, do they? They way we view suffering can be similar to the parable of the widow and her two coins. Read my latest Read more
Lay movements have been around for decades, but came especially into the forefront with Vatican Council II. This past Saturday, October 18, 2014, the Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt turned 100 years old. That’s reason for the universal Church to celebrate. The movements have much to offer the Church as a Read more
I’ll be chatting with the vivacious and amusing John Harper, host of Relevant Radio’s “Morning Air” on Monday, October 13 at 8:30am CST. John and I will chat about avoiding a “Fit-fight at the Synod,” my upcoming trip to EWTN, and who knows what other intriguing and surprising things. Join Read more
When our youngest was a little guy, he’d he’d drop whatever he was doing when his siblings squabbled, and go charging into the room, fists clenched, yelling, “Fit-fight! Fit-fight!” Many in the media – news writers as well as columnists and bloggers – have dropped what they were doing, and have Read more
A skeptical relative once referred to my rosary as “voo-doo beads.” I suppose they can seem that way to those who don’t fully understand the importance of the Rosary in Catholic tradition and the riches it bears for all the faithful. Here’s my response to the voo-doo bead reference, posted Read more
The Extraordinary Synod on the Family began yesterday. Here’s a great video by Holy See Press that explains in a nutshell what a synod is and why this one is important. I hope you’ll share this with both your Catholic and non-Catholic friends so all the misconceptions and speculations can Read more