What is a man? Discovering masculinity through faith, humility
What is a man? That’s a wonderful question that seems difficult to raise without provoking strong reactions.
Two ways of apologizing
Christians are required to apologize for their faith. They do this in one of two ways.
The opportunity for scrupulosity
Many of us today suffer from scrupulosity, which I think could be defined — at least insofar as it is a spiritual and not a psychological condition — as a disordered concern for one’s own righteousness.
How to know what Jesus would do
String bracelets with the code WWJD? became a pious fashion trend in the late 90s, and they remain visible today on many teenage wrists. Coming in a variety of bright colors, the bracelets are a visible examination of conscience to the wearer: “What Would Jesus Do?” is a fruitful question to ask oneself in a moment of temptation. Those who wear the bracelet do well to make Jesus their standard of virtuous living as they prudently ponder the proper action to take.
Reflecting on Epigenetics and the Eucharistic Revival
Last month, 60,000 Catholics gathered in Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in the USA (and the first in 83 years). I couldn’t be there, but I heard wonderful things about it from those who were.