The Gregorian Blog

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]

A Crash Course in the New Evangelization

In light of the upcoming Bishops Synod, Naval Aviator-turned-Religious Educator Marc Cardaronella explains what is "new" about the New Evangelization [Read More]

Passion of the Christ Stations of the Cross

Mel Gibson has said that his movie The Passion of the Christ was meant to be a cinematic Stations of the Cross. These meditations are meant members of the Memorare Army glean the powerful lessons in the film. [Read More]

Good Friday Begins Divine Mercy Novena

The Memorare Army, begun by Benedictine College, is now 2,500 strong. To commemorate the Paschal Triduum, we offer more prayer resources. [Read More]

What the Catholic Church Demands of Those in Power

"A society that would violently impose or, on the contrary, reject religion is not only unjust to individuals and to God, but also to itself," says Benedictine College Dean Dr. Kimberly Shankman. [Read More]

Barbara Nicolosi on Beauty, Movies, Heroes and Liturgy

Barbara Nicolosi Harrington wondered if the overwhelming response she got at Benedictine College was just because Kansans are so nice. I told her Yes, it was. But at Mass this morning people were still talking about it, and asking for links, so it was more than that, too. [Read More]

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