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Fear No One

Fear no one! (Matthew 10:26) This statement from Jesus can be better understood if taken together with what is written in the preceding verses. In colorful yet mysterious tones, Jesus conveys in them the notion of the explosive energy of the Gospel...

War is Hell

Union General and future President Ulysses S. Grant was absolutely correct when he described war as Hell, a literal place of fire and brimstone. I have already explored the reasons there have been very few years in history when the world was not...

What Can We Do to Help Change Things?

Once upon a time there was a woman who was very proud of the fact that she greatly wanted peace in the world and an end to all warfare and violence, crime, family divisions, hunger, poverty, disease, and every other problem afflicting humanity. She...

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War is Hell

Union General and future President Ulysses S. Grant was absolutely correct when he described war as Hell, a literal place of fire and brimstone. I have already explored the reasons there have been very few years in...

The Time is Now

The expression “pity party” gained widespread use during the latter part of the twentieth century. Perhaps you’ve been to one, as I know I have. With just one attendee, it is a party where we dwell upon our own...

Fear No One

Fear no one! (Matthew 10:26) This statement from Jesus can be better understood if taken together with what is written in the preceding verses. In colorful yet mysterious tones, Jesus conveys in them the notion of the...

What Would Jesus Say?

We cry out for spiritual guidance on moral issues that, though not unique to our time, are different in many ways from the past. Of course, the Bible and Church provide guidance, but it would be even more helpful if...

What Can We Do to Help Change Things?

Once upon a time there was a woman who was very proud of the fact that she greatly wanted peace in the world and an end to all warfare and violence, crime, family divisions, hunger, poverty, disease, and every other...

Fatherly Reflections- From Our Archives

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Fear No One

Fear no one! (Matthew 10:26) This statement from Jesus can be better understood if taken together with what is written in the preceding verses. In colorful yet mysterious tones, Jesus conveys in them the notion of the...

We Are God’s Special Possession

At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. We should not have any trouble believing that Jesus is crying inside; that...

Are We Up to the Challenge?

A U.S. Army chaplain was stationed in Europe, and one Sunday he said Mass for a group of American servicemen and women in a large cathedral; the them of his homily was: “Be proud of your Catholic faith, and don’t be...