Prayers for Fr. Benedict, 2004-01-23
The world still needs him. And so do I.

We’re the Catholic Church, Not MTV, 2004-01-07
Teenagers don’t want flash. They want the truth.

In Defense of the Sabbath, 2003-08-08
We honor God when we make the Mass a non-negotiable part of our Sunday.

Blame the Celibacy?, 2002-07-29
Why do priests abstain from sex, anyway?

Blame the Gays? Part II, 2002-07-15
How much do we really know about who’s likely to abuse children and who isn’t?

Blame the Gays? , 2002-07-01
Is there really such a category as “gay priest”? Should there be?

Blame the Bishops? , 2002-06-17
In the face of the crisis, we need to restore our understanding of what – or Who – the Church really is.

I'm an Addict. So are You., 2002-01-15
In our addiction to sin, we can learn a lot from the 12 Steps. And from the

Fickle Faith, 2001-10-25
Where will we be when the crisis passes?

Seeking Safety in an Unsafe World, 2001-09-13
Terrorist attacks remind us that, in the end, nobody gets out of this life

“Making the Rounds” at Mass, 2000-05-04
It’s the “sign of peace,” not the “seventh inning stretch.”

Don’t Be Mean, Be Christian, 2000-03-23
Don’t use “doing the right thing” as an excuse to be insensitive, either.

New Year, New You, 2000-01-05
Desire, not discipline, is the key to a successful resolution

The Hell It Is, 1998-12-29
A brief discussion of that more undesirable of final destinations

"Wives, Be Submissive . . ."?, 1998-11-05
Don't forget to read the fine print in Ephesians 5

Mary: The First "Feminist", 1998-09-09
Her role goes a lot further than you may have thought

Forgive, But Watch What You Forget, 1998-08-19
Being "Christians" shouldn't mean being suckers

Don't Worry, Get Busy, 1998-06-04
C.S. Lewis Reminds us to focus our attention on the things we can control