This coming Sunday (March 16th) is the Second Sunday of Lent, and the gospel story is the Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36). I pray your Lenten plans are going well. If you are struggling, remember that tomorrow is a new day and another opportunity to start over. The story of the Transfiguration is always read on the Second Sunday of Lent, just as Jesus’ temptation in the desert is always read on the First Sunday. Jesus’s divinity is revealed in the story... Read more
The Pro-Hamas protests continue on college campuses around the country. In addition to creating a hostile environment for Jewish students, these college protests tend to become violent. Colleges and universities nationwide have refused to enforce real consequences on the students or faculty involved. This results in the protests continuing. Let’s take a look. Barnard College Protest Pro-Hamas protestors took control of an academic building on the Barnard College campus on February 26th. They were protesting two students who were expelled... Read more
This past Tuesday, March 3rd, President Trump took to the podium and addressed a joint session of Congress. President Trump is the most polarizing figure in American history. His election mandate in November has energized the country in only the first six weeks, and his administration has “hit the ground running” in his second term. There was drama, of course, in the chamber as he gave his speech. Let’s take a look. Trump Focuses on Major Accomplishments Trump’s speech was... Read more
The 40 days of Lent begin with Ash Wednesday on March 5th. Lent is the most solemn season in the Catholic liturgical year. Lent is a time of reflection and prayer as we try to move away from the worldly desires that cause us to sin and focus on God and the spiritual life. Catholics are asked to spend this time preparing to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter morning. Let’s take a look. The Three Pillars of... Read more
The most controversial topic since Trump came back into office has been immigration. Over the last four years, the wide-open southern border has allowed millions to cross into the country, many with little or no vetting. Jesus teaches us to welcome the stranger and care for our brothers and sisters no matter who they are or their legal status, but is there or should there be a limit? Let’s take a look. The Catholic Church and Immigration The United States... Read more
Life today is clearly in the fast lane. Most people hit the ground running in the early morning and then crash due to exhaustion after dinner. Stress and anxiety have become a significant part of our daily existence. An “attitude of gratitude” has been shown to reduce stress and anxiety while bringing one closer to God. Let’s take a look. There is Always a Reason to be Grateful We’re all grateful for some things in our lives. Parents are... Read more
This past week, President Donald Trump started to reverse the previous administration’s pro-abortion platform. Trump executed three Executive Orders (EOs) supporting pro-life policies. While these initial policies are a good start, we still must codify them into law. Even though the EO is in place, the next President can quickly reverse it. Once a law is in place, Congress must change it. Trump signed the orders the same day as the March for Life. What Are the Three Pro-Life Policies... Read more
The 118th Congress introduced a bill to protect the family structure and reinforce parents’ rights over their children. Left-wing ideology has attacked the family structure for many years, intensifying under former President Biden’s administration. Congress sponsored this bill to reinforce parents’ rights regarding their children. Do you think this is necessary? Let’s take a look. Why Do We Need This Bill? Unfortunately, this bill would generally be unnecessary, but that is not the case here. The bill must reinforce... Read more
Former President Biden and President Trump completed the transfer of power this week. During the transition period, both presidents issued controversial pardons, which caused dissatisfaction among both political factions. Let’s examine what has occurred in greater depth. What is a Pardon? It is essential to understand precisely what a pardon does for those granted pardons: “Presidential Pardons are a subset of the President’s clemency powers. The President can issue pardons for federal offenses at any point after a crime is... Read more
One of the biggest internal battles we face relates to pride. Our society encourages us to be proud of our accomplishments and who we are as people. We see it constantly in the sporting world, where the players perform elaborate celebrations to highlight what they have done on the field. Often, these celebrations are at the expense of other players. What impact does pride have on your life? Let’s take a look. “Pride Goeth Before a Fall” C.S. Lewis... Read more
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