Q. Pope Francis published his encyclical on global warming in June 2015. What actions has the church initiated to put his recommendations into effect? Are we […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Actions on global warming/ Confusion over Ascension
Father Ron Rolheiser: Youth today: Who are they really?
They exhibit what might aptly be called a bipolar character about faith, church, family, sexual ethos and many other things that are important to them
‘Mother of Mercy’ is fitting title for Virgin Mary
Q. In the “Salve Regina,” the “Hail, Holy Queen,” that concludes the church’s night prayer, we address the Blessed Virgin Mary as “Mother of Mercy.” Please […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Unrequested religious mailings/ Duties of priest and deacon
Q. I receive, on a daily basis, mailings from multiple religious organizations requesting monetary help. Often they include address labels, holy pictures, prayers cards, etc. I […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Is St. George a saint? Frequency of anointing
Q. I attended Catholic schools for 12 years, and I view that experience as a prime factor in my success in life. In 1966 when I […]
Bishop Robert Barron: ‘Miracles from Heaven’ and the problem of suffering
As any apologist worth his or her salt will tell you, the great objection to the proposition that God exists is the fact of innocent suffering. […]
Bishop Robert Barron: Bill Nye is not the Philosophy Guy
Reliable sources have informed me that for the millennial generation Bill Nye is a figure of great importance, due to his widely-watched program from the 1990s […]
Faith in risen Christ renewed at every Eucharist
I didn’t receive any questions for this month’s column, so I offer you one of my Easter time homilies: Two weeks ago we rejoiced in the […]