Catholic Social Teaching: Call to Family, Community and Participation
Sacred Scripture tells us in the second story of creation, “The Lord God said: ‘It is not good for the man to be alone’” (Gen 2: 18). Eve was created to…
Catholic Social Teaching: On Rights and Responsibilities
In the 15th Chapter of the Gospel of John, Jesus says to His disciples: “You are my friends if you do what I command you. . . . This…
The Easter Triduum
– Eighteen Questions on the Paschal Triduum A Celebration of the Paschal Mystery Some religions celebrate “high holy days.” The Jewish people observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Muslims mark…
Christ Mass
A Celebration of the Humility of God I love Christmas. I love the preparations for it. I love the colors, the food, the decorations, the cards, the Christmas trees, the…
Epiphany of the Lord
What the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about the mysteries of Jesus’ infancy (including the Epiphany) and hidden life: The Mysteries of Jesus’ Infancy Jesus’ circumcision, on the eighth…
Incarnation
As we approach Christmas, December 25th, it is good to focus on the central point of this Holy Day – that is, the manifestation of the God-man, Jesus Christ, to…
Resurrection of the Dead
‘I Look Forward to the Resurrection of the Dead’ A human being is a composite of spirit (soul) and matter (body). This is a bedrock principle of the Christian…
The Power and Grace of the Funeral Liturgy
As a young seminarian, I attended the funeral of the brother of a high school classmate and friend. The deceased was a young man, a husband and father of two…
Catholic Cremations
Died with Christ, Buried with Christ, Risen with Christ: Considerations on Catholic Cremations The month of November has traditionally been a time for Christians to reflect on the mystery…
Upholding Reverence for the Body
Eternal Rest Grant unto Them, O Lord – Upholding Reverence for the Body A monument nestled in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Harrisburg bears the words, “As you pass by, pray…
