by Mike Schramm
Men for Others There is a popular phrase describing the Jesuits coined by Servant of God Fr. Pedro Arrupe that they are to be “Men for Others,” echoing St. Paul’s goal to “become all things to all people” in order to “save some” (1 Corinthians 9:22). This magnanimous...
by Mike Schramm
Catholic Social Teaching Although the Church’s social doctrine was formally articulated relatively recently, Christianity has reflected on social life from its earliest days. The Church understands Catholic Social Teaching as an extension of moral theology. It offers...
by Mike Schramm
Candlemas This upcoming Monday the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus, also known as Candlemas. On this feast, we read from Luke 2:32. We hear St. Simeon use the phrase “the light for revelation to the Gentiles” (sometimes translated as...
by Mike Schramm
Angels fill the Scriptures in both the Old Testament and the New. God’s holy messengers also hold a special place of importance during the Advent and Christmas seasons because of their presence in preparing for the soon-to-appear Messiah. Just scanning the readings...
by Mike Schramm
Not long ago the Vatican announced that the recently canonized St. John Henry Newman would be further honored with the title, Doctor of the Church. This means that he would join a small group of those considered to be some of the most important teachers in the...
