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Like most of you, I enjoy it when I hear or read an observation that I’ve held for a long time. That’s why I nodded in agreement as I read an enlightening article by Erika Andersen in the Wall Street Journal of July 12, entitled “Is God the Answer to the Suicide Epidemic?”

The decision by the U.S. government to resume executing prisoners challenges us to uphold the fundamental principle of the Culture of Life -- the inviolable and inherent dignity of every human person, no matter what they have done, how old they are, or what their condition may be.

THE SHEEN CENTER FOR THOUGHT & CULTURE announces its fall season with a diverse roster of programming that highlights the human spirit’s ascent to greatness in times of adversity. Speaking directly to the crisis of uncertainty in these polarized times, the season spotlights stories in film, theater, talks, and visual art designed to elevate and educate audiences.

A new survey showed a shocking lack of knowledge and belief by Catholics about the truths of our faith. We cannot truly love God, and accept His love for us, unless we know Him, and particularly unless we encounter Jesus in the Eucharist.

Anybody can make a mistake but it's important that the Church has corrected the record on Mary of Magdala and given her the honor she deserves: Apostle to the Apostles.

Maybe it was my visit home for the Fourth of July. I watched with admiration as my two sisters beamed over their grandchildren, so happy to have them crowding around, so jolly as they ran, played, and swam.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will celebrate the 12:00 noon Mass on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the Saint Frances Cabrini Shrine in honor of her 169th  birthday.  Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, known as “Mother Cabrini,” is the Patron Saint of Immigrants.

The situation at the border is clearly in crisis and the poisonous political climate isn't helping. Catholics have a unique opportunity to shift the debate in a positive way by focusing on the human dimension.

Alright, I admit it: the first memories that come to mind this Fourth of July are watermelon, corn-on-the cob, hot dogs, and fireworks. I look forward to all those things as I pen these words, eager to be at home in St. Louis with mom and the family.

In my last article, I wrote in praise of our renowned Catholic schools, encouraging our parents to send their children to them. I appreciate your feedback.

Remember when we thought that the World Wide Web would bring us all together? It hasn't quite worked out and it's not the fault of technology.

There is more and more evidence that pro-abortion advocates and the politicians they sponsor are becoming more and more extreme in their views. Yet most Americans oppose the current regime of abortion on demand for all nine months of pregnancy, and favor limits on abortions.

Like many of you, I’ve spent the last couple of weeks attending graduations. My Mom even went to the kindergarten graduation of my grandnephew Charlie!

The Supreme Court failed to uphold a law that would ban abortion based on the race, sex or disability of the baby. But Justice Thomas took the Court – and our nation – to school about the evil eugenics movement, and its historic and continuing involvement in the effort to keep abortion legal.

Want to learn some Latin? Odium Fidei...it means“hatred of the Faith.” In our Catholic tradition, one who loses his/her life because of odium fidei, hatred of the faith, is a martyr.

It is very consoling that Memorial Day is celebrated near the close of Mary’s month. Better than anyone, the Blessed Mother understands the grief experienced by the relatives, sweethearts, and friends of those who served in the unending cycle of war and remembrance that has plagued our country.

The State of Alabama has taken a bold step, enacting a law that would ban virtually all abortions. This is a laudable goal, but there's a risk that the Supreme Court could make the law even worse than it currently is.

Within days of the amazing display in Times Square of a live 4D sonogram of a baby in the womb, we see a statement by a pro-abortion politician who stated "When a woman is pregnant, that is not a human being inside of her", and a judicial decision overturning a law requiring that only doctors can do abortions. When ignorance and arrogance collide with the truth, it is a very dangerous place for the vulnerable lives that hang in the balance.

Archbishop of New York Timothy Cardinal Dolan will celebrate Mass for the repose of the souls lost in the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka this coming Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 6pm in St. Adalbert’s Church on Staten Island. Cardinal Dolan will lead the faithful in prayer for an end to violence and the persecution of Christians everywhere.

Sunday is Mother’s Day. Those of us fortunate to have our moms still with us will celebrate with them. In fact, I plan to spend Friday and Saturday with mine in St. Louis before flying back here in time for Sunday morning Mass at St. Patrick’s.