Will 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…
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 more
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…
read more
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.
read more
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 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…
read moreIf I don’t like my Catholic Church on Campus how might I find a new one?
Here are three possibilities: 1) You could simply ask someone on the parish staff what other Catholic churches are in your area. 2) Look up…
read more
