March 19, 2021 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
Children are increasingly growing up among adults in politics, entertainment and academia who encourage them, even well before puberty, to adopt sexual profiles that conflict with Church teaching, such as transgenderism. This is confusing for those who trust the Biblical understanding of God’s design for human sexuality, according to which the only normative sexual relationship is the one between a husband and a wife who lovingly unite their complementary identities for lasting friendship, collaboration and new life.
January 22, 2021 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
Marriage is not a private achievement but an adventure unfolding under God.
December 16, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
In Advent we meditate on the coming of Christ. Traditionally, we contemplate not only his coming at Christmas, but also his second coming at the end of time – his coming “in glory to judge the living and the dead” (as we say in the Nicene Creed).
November 14, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
I recently read a great book about Catholicism and science, “Particles of Faith” by Stacy A. Trasancos. It seems suited for anyone interested in the topic.
October 16, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
May we all allow our consciences to be challenged before voting. The spiritual life stagnates in self-righteous and ignorant condemnations. It blossoms through humble self-examination and a readiness to follow God into whatever future may come.
September 18, 2020 | A Word to Enkindle, Fr. John Bayer
Ready for election season? As we discern our candidates, I suggest reading the USCCB’s document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship. In the meantime, here I try to promote unity in the Church and in our country by offering a meditation that, I hope, will humble us all and thereby draw us closer together.
