By Mark Shea | The closest you ever get to a poll in Scripture occurs in this memorable exchange: Now at the feast he used to release for them one prisoner for whom they asked. And among the rebels in … Continue reading
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The Logic of Baptism
By Jimmy Akin | There is a classic passage in the final chapter of Mark’s Gospel, where we read: And he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He who believes … Continue reading
Why I'm Away for Father's Day
By Matthew Archbold | Father’s Day. Yay. I have five kids so I should be having breakfast served to me while I languish in bed, enjoying their acknowledgement of my awesome Dad-ness, and rejoicing as my precious children ask what … Continue reading
Saintly Dads and Their Saintly Kids
By Angelo Stagnaro | Father’s Day feature | A dad’s job is a manly and saintly undertaking. Children are fortunate if they have a father who is honest and does what is right (Proverbs 20:7). But what does it take … Continue reading
Is God Asleep?
By Tom and April Hoopes | User’s Guide to Sunday, June 21 | Sunday, June 21, is the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B). Mass Readings Job 38:1, 8-11; Psalm 107:23-26, 28-31; 2 Corinthians 5:14-17; Mark 4:35-41 … Continue reading
Crippling First Freedom
By The Editors | Editorial for the Fortnight for Freedom | In a new pastoral letter — released as the Archdiocese of Washington continues to fight two separate laws that restrict its religious freedom — Cardinal Donald Wuerl confirmed that … Continue reading
Special Fathers for Special Children
By RANDY HAIN | I am a Catholic husband, father, businessman and author blessed with a strong marriage and two wonderful children. My 17-year-old son Alex was diagnosed in late 1999 with high-functioning autism. I have experienced firsthand the… Original … Continue reading
Mirroring St. Joseph
By Joseph Pronechen | Five Ways Dads Can Make Every Day Father’s Day | Father’s Day can be either a 24-hour breather from the culture’s war on fatherhood or a call to arms for men to follow in the footsteps … Continue reading
I Don't Make Deals, On Fatherly Influcence and Practical Lessons, A Happy Death and Much More!
By TITO EDWARDS | I Don’t Make Deals by Abby Johnson of Epic Pew – Big Pulpit On Fatherly Influence and Practical Lessons – Randy Hain, The Integrated Catholic Life™ A Good Man’s Happy Death – Richard G. Evans, Catholic … Continue reading
Non-Greeting Card Father’s Day Thoughts
By Joseph Pronechen | Father’s Day, like Mother’s Day, should be celebrated every day, not just once a year. While a greeting card is thoughtful, and the sentiment might be right or maybe … Continue reading
