Every now and then it will be said by some that the Church should speak less of sin and emphasize more positive things. It is said that honey attracts more flies than vinegar. And indeed, we in the Church have been collectively de-emphasizing sin to a large degree for more than forty years. But, despite [...]
Although the cause for beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero was reportedly “unblocked” by Pope Francis earlier this year, Pope Benedict XVI had also favored the beatification of the …
Today’s Gospel provides a kind of prescription for peace in a world of woe. Lets look at this gospel in four stages. I. The Place - The text says plainly: Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. The name of the city “Nain” means “Fair” in [...]
The Legion of Christ will have new superiors, and a new constitution for the religious order will be in place, by the end of this year, according to Vatican Insider. In a private …