'Francis, rebuild my Church'
St. Francis stopped at the Church of San Damiano in the fields outside his home city of Assisi, and he prayed before a beautifully painted crucifix. While praying, he heard a voice say, "Francis, go repair ...
Focus
A print of a famous Caravaggio painting of St. Jerome hangs on my office wall. St. Jerome was a foundational biblical scholar and is recognized as the patron saint of those who study and translate the ...
'God Bless America'
On Sept. 11, 2001, I was covering a parish on Long Island in my home diocese. As it was for so many around the world, it was a dramatic and frightening moment. The parish was located about one hour from ...
The best of teachers
This coming Sunday, our nation recognizes and celebrates fathers. While this may be a secular occasion, it is one that dovetails nicely with Catholic sensibilities. So let me begin this week by expressing ...
Patron saints
One of the distinctive features of the Catholic faith is the naming of saints. The Church recognizes men and women who lived lives of extraordinary faith and witness by the process of beatification and ...
'Jesus, gentle and humble of heart . . .'
Last week, I wrote concerning God's plan for the renewal of humanity. Through the Prophet Ezekiel, God promised to give His people a new heart, a heart of flesh. This prophecy found its ultimate ...
