This Ode to Joy flashmob is … well … it’s a joy.   Read more

The Vatican has sanctioned two polish cardinals for their mishandling clergy sexual abuse of minor and “other matters” related to their job performance as Cardinals. From CNA: The apostolic nunciature in Poland announced Monday that the Vatican has sanctioned two Polish bishops at the conclusion of canonical inquiries into accusations they were negligent in their handling of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. According to March 29 statements on the website of the Polish Catholic bishops’ conference, Archbishop Sławoj Leszek... Read more

I guess I missed this at the time. Pope Francis included women who are subjected to domestic violence in his prayers last April. He also made note of the fullness of women’s contributions to human society in their work as doctors, nurses, police officers and other roles. He included specifically, women who work from home, caring for their families. The Holy Father’s inclusion of women was not the primary focus of his prayer but I am grateful of any mention... Read more

This flash mob is one of my faves. When I was going through cancer treatment, I spent a lot of hours alone with the Host. It was an immense source of strength, comfort and help. Read more

This scene from Schindler’s list is so powerful because it illustrates the difference between a person with a conscience and those without. Good people look back on the things they’ve done and wish they had done more good. A person without conscience is never troubled, no matter how many people he harms. I am confident — and a little afraid — that all the accounts will be settled when we stand before God. I believe, based on my own experience... Read more