Catholicism in the Daredevil: Part 2

Catholicism in the Daredevil: Part 2

There’s a lot to enjoy in episode 2 of Daredevil. The acting, the revelations about Matt Murdock’s past, the introduction of new characters — including, and especially, Claire. [If you haven’t already, now’s a good time to read Part 1 in this series.]...
Witnessing for the Pope’s Visit and a Giveaway

Witnessing for the Pope’s Visit and a Giveaway

For months I’ve been a little annoyed on the road.  I see these bumper stickers that market a lie, and I can’t help but be bothered.  One advertises the lie that the sexual act of two men is equivalent to the sexual act of a man and woman.  Another...
10 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong at Mass

10 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong at Mass

[Edit – July 27: Mea culpa!  Fr. Z. has rightly noted that I failed to declare that I was speaking only about the Ordinary Form of the Mass.  I imagine anyone familiar with the Extraordinary Form recognized my undeclared specificity rather quickly.  Regardless,...
St. Mary Magdalene – Apostle to the Apostles

St. Mary Magdalene – Apostle to the Apostles

St. Mary Magdalene’s feast day is July 22 and it can be said that hers was perhaps Jesus’ greatest conversion of a woman. She is named at least 12 times in the four Gospels, which is more than most of the apostles. Jesus loved her and she loved him all the way...
The Fruits of Being a Faithful Parent

The Fruits of Being a Faithful Parent

I recently had the pleasure of attending the funeral of a holy and faithful man. One of this man’s daughters is a very close friend to my wife and I and we felt it an honor to be present for his funeral Mass. My wife and I flew out to see the family a few days...