A Word to Enkindle

A Word to Enkindle: Mary’s womb, the ark of the new covenant

A Word to Enkindle, December 19, 2019

This mystery, marvelous to ponder in its Scriptural roots, is not as remote you might think.

A Word to Enkindle: Unity and diversity under God

A Word to Enkindle, November 25, 2019

People today are deeply affected by the challenges of unity and diversity, especially the younger generations.

A Word to Enkindle: On St. Thérèse and the relinquishing of control

A Word to Enkindle, November 04, 2019

The recent devastation of trees, homes, and stores by a tornado proves once more the utter powerlessness of man before the might of nature.

A Word to Enkindle: Canonization of a saint for all Christians

A Word to Enkindle, October 21, 2019

St. John Henry Cardinal Newman is an ecumenical saint.

A Word to Enkindle: Honoring, preserving the legacy of Newman

A Word to Enkindle, October 10, 2019

“Honoring, preserving the legacy of Newman” by Fr. Thomas Esposito for The Texas Catholic The canonization of John Henry Newman, set to take place in Rome on October 13, is cause for great rejoicing among Catholics. Regarding the canonization of another Englishman in the year 1935, G.K. Chesterton remarked that Saint Thomas More “is more […]

A Word to Enkindle: Signs of Science

A Word to Enkindle, September 12, 2019

There are signs of the Catholic Church in places where many people least expect it.

A Word to Enkindle: The possibility and privilege of friendship with God

A Word to Enkindle, September 06, 2019

Is friendship with God possible?

A Word to Enkindle: In debate of ideologies, open dialogue needed

A Word to Enkindle, August 22, 2019

In our society, we should all be in love with the truth enough to protect reasoned debate.

A Word to Enkindle: The Areopagus as the model for dialogue

A Word to Enkindle, July 10, 2019

For any flower to blossom fully, its roots must be nourished continuously and grounded in good soil.

A Word to Enkindle: Understanding celibacy and marriage in the church

A Word to Enkindle, June 14, 2019

Understanding celibacy and marriage in the church by Father John Bayer for The Texas Catholic. In a culture so saturated with sexuality as our own, among the most provocative lines of the Gospel is surely the following: some “have renounced marriage for the sake of the kingdom of heaven” (19:12). Yes, God calls some men […]