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Going to Church: “Get” or Debt?

Philosophy professor Lloyd Newton says that attending church weekly is not primarily about what one gets out of it, as important as that is, but what one owes the supreme author of our being, namely praise, honor and worship. [Read More]

‘There are the blue eyes I fell in love with!’

Love rises above shallow sentimentalism and meaningless emotion. Real love in our lives is as beautiful and moving and compelling as an old man honoring his marital covenant long after his wife’s mind has left her body. [Read More]

Generation Martyrdom?

Talk about launching students into the world ... at Benedictine College's commencement, Archbishop Joseph Naumann and papal biographer George Weigel told them to be prepared for martyrdom. [Read More]

How Can We Help the Homily?

The image of Aaron and Hur supporting Moses provides a vivid analogy for how we might support our priest in his calling to serve and protect the people of God through preaching. Just as they lifted up Moses’ arms, we can provide support for our priest as he attempts to deliver dynamic, Scripturally sound, Christ-exalting homilies. [Read More]

How Important is the Homily?

The value of preaching is emphasized by the Sacred Scriptures. Bad preaching is the cause of much harm to the Church. And the Holy Father himself has called for a renewal in preaching based on its connection to the Eucharist. That's how important. [Read More]