A trifecta of special days happen every October 31 through November 2. Catholic parents trying to raise their children counter-culturally would do well to instruct and involve their family in all three of them and not simply focus on the secularized, commercialization-aspect of one of them.  Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day are... Continue Reading →

Too many Catholics have deemphasized the lay faithful’s pious postures and mannerisms during the Mass which past generations understood as significant and purposeful. We need to be resolute and diligent in teaching our younger generation the proper gestures to take at Mass.  During my years as a Catholic school principal, each spring we had our... Continue Reading →

I grew up with a mom who always told me to “offer it up” whenever I complained about something that went wrong. Sometimes she would more specifically detail to me how to "offer it up.” For example, if we were in the car and I said I was thirsty - in hopes she would stop... Continue Reading →

Nowadays, many school teachers, most journalists, and the entire woke-culture focus solely on the negative-connected history of Christopher Columbus and not his positive achievements. Our politically-correct society has “canceled” Columbus’s legacy. Instead of cancelling Columbus, American culture should restore his reputation and resurrect his historical accomplishments. It is for his magnificent courage, the boldness of his... Continue Reading →

So much of the culture is dangerous and debased. Parents and their kids need supernatural help to help get through their lives in a safe and virtuous manner. This is where guardians angels come in. Just 300 years after Christ, Saint Basil stated, “Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life.” About... Continue Reading →

During my 40-year career as a Catholic school educator, with 34 of those years being a Catholic school principal, I witnessed a growing number of adults in Catholic school communities who were lukewarm or ignorant in their Faith. Most alarming is how many of the school faculty, including fellow principals, were not simply lukewarm or... Continue Reading →

Did you hear about the guy who was killed because his enemies considered him so divisive for being a truth-teller, preaching the Word of God, and encouraging people to stop their sinful ways? No, I’m not talking about Charlie Kirk. I’m talking about Jesus of Nazareth.  It was Jesus who said: “I came to cast... Continue Reading →

A whopping 93 percent of Americans 30 years old or older remember exactly where they were on September 11, 2001. It’s not easy to forget the most devastating attack on American soil since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.  Children or young adults born in the 21st century, however, will only understand the significance of “9/11” if their parents... Continue Reading →

In the wake of the horrific murders of Catholic school children in Minneapolis, parents all throughout the country are understandably concerned that a similar event could happen at their children’s schools.   School parents should look into verifying their school is taking smart measures to better assure their children’s safety from attackers.  Preventative Measures Could Help A... Continue Reading →