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Image: Forty Martyrs of England and Wales commissioned by the General Postulation of the Society of Jesus | Daphne Pollen Saints of the Day for July 12 Saint John Jones (c.1530 – 1598) and Saint John Wall (1620 – 1679) Saint John Jones’ and Saint John Wall’s stories These two friars were martyred in...

In a few months, I will celebrate my 65th birthday. On that day, I will officially become a “senior citizen” and will be entitled to a few more discounts at the local shopping mall. I will also receive my first Old Age Security check. And it has already been earmarked by my ten-year-old grandson, fo...

As a former SSPX adherent, I understand the frustration and confusion many Catholics feel right now regarding the situation of the SSPX. I hope the following analysis will shed light on why the Vatican acted as it did, even though—as Pope Leo himself stated—the SSPX possesses many admirable qualitie...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the ocean. The raw power. The primal mystery. The indescribable beauty. It’s why I have spent nearly three decades surfing. Few things have influenced me more, and I’m not alone. The Catholic philosopher Peter Kreeft, also a surfer, wrote a whol...

A Visitor from Heaven, Part II: Apparitions in Northern Italy In Part I, I recounted the life of Blessed Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko, the Polish priest and martyr who was assassinated by the security services of the Polish People’s Republic in October 1984. He is said to have appeared to Francesca Sgobbi...

Comparative Analysis of AI Legislation in Europe vs. the U.S. in Light of Magnifica Humanitas The comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks of the European Union and the United States in 2026 shows that both legislative approaches operate under fragmented conceptions of algorithmic governanc...

Freedom of expression is deemed a basic human right by the Catholic Church. Being able to speak about the revealed truth of God has been the foundation of the Church since the very beginning, as witnessed by the Apostles who proclaimed the Gospel throughout the world. However, today, as throughout h...

Heart racing, vision blurred, sweating profusely, breathing deeply yet feeling winded. The desire to flee overwhelms any sense urging you to assess your situation and to calm down. Standing, walking, pacing, near tears, your bones feel like they are itching from the inside, and you cannot see the en...

My fourteen-year-old daughter and I recently discussed a distressing belief in the Church today: the idea that young people are incapable of embracing the Faith in a deeper way. Having served in ministry both professionally and as a volunteer, I know how easy it is to fall into pessimism and cynicis...

Oftentimes we approach the Sacrament of Confession with shame and fear, worried what the priest might say or scared that someone might overhear our sins and judge us. In such a frame of mind, confession seems like a dreadfully pessimistic thing where we focus on the worst aspects of ourselves. It mi...

In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples ask Jesus, “Why do You speak in parables?” Good question! Gospel (Read Mt. 13:1-23) The Gospel opens with a picturesque scene of Jesus sitting “by the sea” and drawing such a large crowd that He had to get into a boat and go offshore a bit so the people could h...

Each morning, in my prayer corner at home, I gaze at a pushpin board before I begin. It is filled with photos of friends who have died over the years—some of whom are Benedictine monks from Mount Angel Abbey, whose witness and friendship are forever etched in my heart. The great Fr. Augustine DeNobl...