The Failure of Free Will in Men
We are all sinners, sons of a merciful God. But to step back and consider the current state of men — the so-called “stronger sex” — in this country and Continue Reading →
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What the Eucharist Teaches Us About Free Will
It was December 6th, the feast of St. Nicholas. Thomas Aquinas had just finished Mass in the chapel that bore the name of the saint for that day. As the Continue Reading →
So the Bible Says; So Our Lifestyle Says Not
“Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil (Matthew 6:34)” A substantial body of evidence indicates that what we Continue Reading →
The Cornerstone of God’s Design
As Catholics, we are all familiar with the way the Church attempts to preserve the sanctity and dignity of human life. In various ways, we are taught that the Church Continue Reading →
Him First, You Second
The other night, my wife and I went out for dinner. It had been a long week, and with 7 young kids at home, we relish the opportunities for quiet Continue Reading →
The Ultimate Test of Our Trust in the Divine Design
The average person spends 25 years doing this activity in their lifetime. Babies spend upwards of three quarters of a day in its grasp. It is connected to almost every Continue Reading →
The Three Pillars of Life
So Lent is here again. If you are like me, there is one thing that is guaranteed (well, other than Easter at the end). It is that you will hear Continue Reading →
America’s Other Favorite Sin
A few weeks ago, on the celebration of the miracle of the fishes and loaves, the deacon-homilist stood up, grabbed his generous gut, and stated: “I like to be well Continue Reading →
The Egoism of Atheism
A little ways back, I found myself reading two books high on the Amazon psychology reading list. They are The Ego Trick by Dr. Julian Baggini and The Belief Instinct Continue Reading →
The Church Teaches; Science Reveals; Society Says
Most of us find that in our daily lives, either as a professional, a parent, or simply as a person, our beliefs are constantly challenged in different ways. Growing up Continue Reading →