The Stars are Falling
As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the readings at Mass once again turn to the end of this world and the second coming of Christ. Jesus says, “But... Read more.
A Remembrance Day to Remember
My most memorable Remembrance Day experience took place eight years ago. It was my first semester out of Canada (I think it’s difficult to be truly patriotic until... Read more.
Becoming a Catholic Pastor, Post -“Pennsylvania”
It’s a real mess, and I assume that it’s going to get messier. In the past few days I have had many discussions, read many articles, listened to many podcasts,... Read more.
The Pope and the Death Penalty
At the climax of Luke’s passion narrative, we see Jesus hanging between two criminals. One of the criminals mocks Jesus, but the other responds, “Do you not... Read more.
Did the Pope Change Church Teaching on the Death Penalty?
At the climax of Luke’s passion narrative, we see Jesus hanging between two criminals. One of the criminals mocks Jesus, but the other responds, “Do you not... Read more.
Pilgrimage as a Path to Holiness
“God evidently loves pilgrims. For to some, like Tobias, he sent angels as guides. To others, like Abraham, he just said, ‘Arise and go’” (Catherine Doherty,... Read more.
The Flood, Arks, and Happy Monks
Fr. Scott Murray A review of The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post Christian Nation By Rod Dreher Penguin Group USA, 269 pages, $34 After... Read more.
Sloth and the Vagabond Mind
(by Father Scott Murray) A few days ago, I joined a high school class discussing ‘digital footprints’. The teacher asked them to list some ‘cons’... Read more.
Silence and the Clericalism of Fr. Rodrigues
Father Scott Murray Scorsese’s film adaptation of Shusaku Endo’s Silence is true to the original. In fact, I don’t believe I have ever seen a movie that so... Read more.