Special Articles posted by Fr Tom
Carlo Acutis ‘Always Lived in the Presence of God’ Those who knew the soon-to-be ‘blessed’ recall the sanctity of the young man who loved computers and Jesus by Sabrina Arena Ferrisi and taken from the National Catholic Register Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who died in 2006, used to love to say, “All of us … [Read more…]
Catholic Medical Professionals Can Be Punished for Following Their Consciences By Mary Rose Short published on June 23, 2020 in the National Catholic Register A pair of cases in Oregon highlights a problem that persists over conscience rights, even at Catholic hospitals, despite recent efforts by the federal government to enhance protections for such health-care … [Read more…]
Father’s Day Thoughts You’ll Never Find in a Greeting Card 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 very short on real thought and meaning, standout members of our Church have … [Read more…]
How Saint Jude Hospital Began More than 70 years ago, Danny Thomas, then a struggling young entertainer with a baby on the way, visited a Detroit church and was so moved during the Mass, he placed his last $7 in the collection box. When he realized what he’d done, Danny prayed for a way to … [Read more…]
Two Popes, One Teaching by Paul Kengor Note the narrative: These media sources portray Benedict’s views on abortion, same-sex “marriage” and homosexuality as completely contrary to Francis in belief and tone. In truth, they’re fully in sync. Francis has been remarkably consistent in opposing abortion, same-sex “marriage” and homosexuality. Sure, he has talked about not … [Read more…]
Things a Catholic Should Have in Their Home By Will Wright There are no limits to the many wonderful things that a Catholic could have in their home. This list is simply seven suggestions of things that Catholics should have in their homes, with a brief explanation or reflection. Enjoy! A Crucifix The symbol of … [Read more…]
COMMENTARY: The pandemic raises serious questions about our modern approach to marriage, family and human sexuality. When the COVID-19 crisis first hit the news, I thought to myself, “Oh boy, nobody is going to want to talk about the family anymore. It is going to be all COVID, all the time.” I was wrong. The … [Read more…]
A statement widely attributed to the great British Catholic writer G. K. Chesterton describes the modern period as perfectly as any single idea can: “When people stop believing in God, they don’t believe in nothing; they believe in anything.” One of these substitute gods has been nature. Indeed, of all the false gods, nature is … [Read more…]
Holy Week is not holy because of the palms Catholics wave on Palm Sunday. Nor is it holy because of the songs we sing on Holy Thursday, the quiet we keep on Good Friday, or the cleaning, cooking and ironing we do on Holy Saturday, as we prepare for guests on Easter Sunday. The palms, … [Read more…]
No Matter When You Look at Your Clock, Some Priest is Offering Mass By Celeste Behe St. Pio of Pietrelcina said: “It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do so without the Holy Mass.” “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere,” is a popular saying on party flags and bar … [Read more…]