In Part 1 of “What Are Catholics to Do When Our Clergy Let Us Down?,” we discussed how our cardinals, bishops, and priests are the shepherds of Christ, endowed with power from our Lord to teach and lead those in their care. Whereas most of these pastors throughout history are brave, honorable, and faithful, regrettably... Continue Reading →

The shepherds of the Church were given to us by Christ so, when He left His human time on Earth, the people would have leaders who would point us to truth and encourage us to “be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect.” Distressingly, it seems that for every “A+” cleric we recognize who understands... Continue Reading →

Most Catholic parents do a great job of teaching their kids about Holy Week and Easter, such as by focusing on Christ’s Passion and Resurrection and making sure the family attends Holy Week services and Easter Sunday Mass. It is also important that children understand what the Lenten period prior to Holy Week is all... Continue Reading →

Recent generations has seen a dramatic shift in how kids play sports. Decades ago, what children would do is gather up neighborhood friends and start a pick-up basketball game at the school playground or play touch football at the park, with no adults in sight. If kids in the past did end up joining a... Continue Reading →

Parents need to be wary of their kids getting advice and being influenced from the world – aka the culture/society. Social media, the news media, government-run school systems, the entertainment industry, and immoral or ill-informed celebrities and athletes are society’s dominant sources of influence, especially for children, teens, and young adults. They all to one... Continue Reading →

Although it is thought by many to be a virtuous practice only during the Lenten season, Catholics can actually participate year-round in almsgiving – the giving of money or goods to those in need. The Catechism defines almsgiving an act of fraternal charity directed towards our brothers and sisters in Christ, and a work of... Continue Reading →

In Part 1 of “Say ‘Sex’ Not ‘Gender’,” I discussed how in recent generations, the word “gender” moved from the grammar lessons to the sex-ed lessons, and “gender” started replacing the word “sex.” This was in part done because, unlike scientifically-proven “sex,” “gender” can be propagandized and manipulated to serve people’s preferences. What cannot be... Continue Reading →

Nothing is more distorted from the truth these days and also attacking children in unprecedented numbers than the craze of so-called transgenderism. “Transgenderism” is not only about mentally confused people playing pretend, but it’s also about demanding the world play along. Sadly, too many adults have become manipulated or intimidated and won’t tell the truth... Continue Reading →

All eyes will be on Washington D.C. on January 20, as the 60th Presidential Inauguration will take place at the United States Capitol. Political pundits on both sides of the aisle as well as amateur social media critics will all be arguing their divergent beliefs about that day being the start of a wonderful next... Continue Reading →