Monthly Archives: April 2012

Have You Been Saved? Deacon Mike Bickerstaff In Acts 4, St. Peter delivers a powerful sermon. He concludes by saying, “There is no salvation through anyone else, nor is there any other name under heaven given to the human race … Continue reading →

by Archbishop John C. Nienstedt I hope you had a joy-filled Easter! A priest friend of mine from Detroit gave a most thought-provoking and challenging homily to his parishioners on Easter Sunday. I found his description of a “secular Catholicism” … Continue reading →

by Jason Chatraw Being a Christian in the age of “tolerance” can present quite a challenge. After all, it’s much easier to judge people and move on. What Christian wants to be convicted or confronted by attitudes that don’t exactly … Continue reading →

From the Christian Institue Scottish police forces have been told not to accept a gift of free Bibles from the Gideons because the book “condemns homosexuality”. The Bibles have been offered to Scottish police forces featuring each force’s badge. But … Continue reading →

We have accepted the invitation to ‘sanctify ourselves’ and to become ‘ministers of sanctification’ for our brothers” VATICAN CITY, APRIL 26, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Leading up to the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of the Clergy, held on the … Continue reading →

Dr. Edward Sri “Madonna and Child” by Sassoferrato Making Room for Our Lady One crucial theme in John’s Gospel can shed much light on Mary’s unique role in salvation history. This theme is so foundational that it will help us … Continue reading →

Those who remain single are able serve their families, communities, and the Church in unique and varied ways. From Catholic World Report by Jim Graves “The unmarried man gives his mind to the Lord’s affairs and how he can please … Continue reading →

From Catholic Lane By Mark Pickup In 1971, my girlfriend became pregnant with our baby. I pressured her to have an abortion; eventually she succumbed to the pressure and had an abortion. For decades I regretted my role in that … Continue reading →