Fr. Steve over at Word on Fire has written a great article on the art of “unintentional evangelism”, instances where people unwittingly shared the message of God. In the article, Fr. Steve points to Pontius Pilate who, by hanging a sign on the Cross reading “King of the Jews”, became the first evangelist of Jesus’ …
“Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.” – St. Augustine Because I’ve built up a collection of duplicate books and resources, every Friday you’ll have a chance to win one or more of these items, absolutely free, no strings attached (for …
Immigration is quickly becoming a contentious issue both within the halls of Congress and the walls of churches. How can a Catholic respond compassionately to immigrants? How do we balance the dignity of strangers with economic prudence and national interest? Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio—head of the Diocese of Brooklyn—clearly presents Catholic social teaching on immigration in …
I’ve done a good amount of reading on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body (ToB), recently reviewing a couple of books on the subject. I’ve read a handful of Christopher West’s books, explored the writings of Dawn Eden and Dr. William May, and have listened to hours of talks on the subject. These teachings …
Today is the feast of St. Lawrence of Rome, a third-century martyr of the Catholic Church. By chance, Lawrence was the first Saint I ever seriously explored, learning his story from a non-Catholic friend in college. When I decided to become Catholic a few months later, and was told I had to choose a ‘patron’ …
