How many bad days did Jesus have?  Did you ever wonder?  Maybe for some of of us that’s impossible to really consider.  Especially for us who believe He is who He says He is -…

Over the years, you may have seen various headlines from Catholic news sites, or heard them referenced in talks or writings from Bishops and priests on the topic of how many of us Catholics actually…

One of the things that often attracts our attention during the Olympics is the powerful stories of sacrifice and determination from young men and women around the world.  As this year's games draw to a…

In the summer of 1939 in Orleans, France, a group of bored and restless boys kept finding ways to get into trouble.  On a particular day, they decided to entertain themselves with a daring prank.…

Working within a secular, state university environment, I've encountered some truly unique and unexpected experiences that have often pushed me to be more flexible and accommodating than I ever thought possible.  For instance, during a…

This weekend in Indianapolis, tens of thousands of people are gathering for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.  As is the case so often, different terms can kind of throw us.  We can hear “Congress” and…

I was deeply troubled by the news of the assassination attempt on President Trump in Pennsylvania last night. After leaving the 5:30 PM Mass and turning on my phone and being flooded with news updates,…

          For those who believe in God, no explanation is necessary.  For those who do not believe in God, no explanation is possible. Those words are displayed in the opening of the 1943 film "The…