CULTURE

GRADING AN AI ARTICLE ON CATHOLICISM

I was at a loss of what to write about this week. So I asked AI to write me a 500 word article on...

MOTHER AND QUEEN

In 966, Poland became a Catholic nation. Its culture has been rooted in Faith ever since. The legendary and sacred image of Our Lady...

THE DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS IN THE EASTER SEASON

During this Easter Season, we have the peculiar opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ triumph over sin and death, and to mourn the loss of our...

A SHOUT OUT TO THE CHURCH LADIES

If you ever need someone to pray for your intentions, look no further than my mom. Organized and methodical to the core, she has...

FROM THE SEASIDE TO HEAVEN

Born on October 25, 1792, both the French Revolution and the sea affected Jeanne Jugan from birth. Her father was a sailor as were...

FATHERHOOD: A STAR WARS STORY

In an interest to preserve innocence, my parents were very serious about what media my siblings and I were allowed to consume growing up....

THE GIFT OF GOOD FRIENDSHIPS

I’ve never been one to have a HUGE group of friends. Growing up, I think the largest my friend circle ever got was myself...

A HOSPITAL VISIT

My 6 month old was checked into Children’s Hospital. After days of hour by hour progression I had tried everything at my disposal, including...

PAGAN RITUALS IN CHRISTIANITY

There are some pockets of Catholic culture that have an unfortunate view of sacraments, sacramentals, and prayers. They might often search out any prayer,...

THE PLEASURE PROBLEM

We desire pleasure. Our bodies and souls yearn for those brief moments of joy or good feelings that are the result of a physical...

BLESS ME FATHER

I pulled into the parking lot on a crisp fall morning, and started heading into Mass. Two strangers noticed me and gestured to me—I...

CHOOSING KINDNESS MEANS CHOOSING THE HOLY SPIRIT

There is a common movement in the world that is meant to solve a pressing need in our society. You may know this as...

HARRY POTTER & THE FORMED YOUTH

Much has been said in the Christian community about Harry Potter from an analytical standpoint. When first published and gained popularity, many Christian’s called...

CELEBRATING FEAST DAYS

As Catholics, we probably all have some patron saint or saints to whom we are especially devoted. Whether it is the saint you were...

LOVING THE POOR

Perhaps Christianity’s most radical tenant (besides the Creator of the Universe became one of us for the sake of loving us and making us...