Why do we read so much from the prophet Isaiah during Advent and Christmas?
The Catholic theologian Gerald O’Collins, S.J., has called the writings of the prophet Isaiah “the fifth gospel.” By this he means that so many of…
read moreWill the Church Ever Add Any New Sacraments?
It seems unlikely that the Church will add any new Sacraments. Seven is a highly symbolic number now buoyed by centuries of tradition. And any…
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How I’m Overcoming Judginess in a Divided World
I feel the anger rising as I scroll. “She is so ignorant.” “I can’t believe he actually thinks that.” “What is wrong with her?” The…
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Ordinary Time, Extraordinary Possibilities
If I was to ask anyone at my school what season of the year it is, I’d hear the same loud, joyful response: “It’s summer!”…
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WATCH: Lent in Three Minutes
Busted Halo explains the significance of the Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and giving, and how you can make the most of this time of repentance and renewal.
read moreDid Jesus really rise from the dead?
As Christians, this may be the most important question we can ask. Certainly St. Paul thought so. He once declared that if Christ did not…
read moreCan You Tell Us More About Nuns on the Bus?
Q: I am so glad the “nuns on the bus” are going through the country. Why can’t the majority of people see what awful things…
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