Who Were Mary’s parents? What Do We Know About Them?
Mary’s parents are St. Joachim and St. Anne. What we know about them comes from tradition and from apocryphal writings (writings that are in the…
read moreArchbishop Lori on Social Media and Overcoming Division Online
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore sits down with Father Dave at the 137th Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Minneapolis, Minnesota to discuss the work of the Knights and the importance of treating others with charity.
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Why I’m Staying Catholic in the Face of the Clergy Abuse Scandal
As the director of campus ministry in a Catholic high school, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the clergy abuse scandal. Most all of…
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How Do I Invite Coworkers to Think About Social Justice Issues?
There are a bunch of possibilities here. Most importantly, lead by example and speak up about the issues that are important to you when you can.
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How to Read Like the Saints
In my early adult years, I enjoyed hanging out at big-box bookstores, sipping on a cup of coffee while flipping through the pages of some…
read moreFatherly Advice: Struggling With Chastity in a Relationship
A listener named Tom asks for Fatherly Advice. Tom explains that he was married for 21 years and is in the process of annulment,…
read moreTurning to Mary in Difficult Times
I never fully understood Mary when I was growing up. As a cradle Catholic, I memorized the “Hail Mary” by the age of 6, and…
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