Author: Biltrix 
Faith…“… is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade” — Mark 4:31-32 More…
Seems like an irrelevant question, because the Devil seems like an irrelevant question. But to disregard the devil is to disregard the Bible — is to disregard Christ. More…
There are times when men and women of faith have to make difficult decisions and take actions, which may seem controversial, in the public square as a sign of Christian civility and good will. Much of the recent criticism Cardinal Dolan has received in light of his decision to invite President Obama to the Al Smith dinner was not done with good intention or in a spirit of good will. More…
Please take the time to watch this video. More…
If you thought aggiornamento was gourmet fettucini with peas, think again.
If you thought aggiornamento meant ditching the religious habit, not so fast!
Fr Jack Collins bets “you don’t know Jack… about the Feast of the Assumption.” More…
The source and summit of our faith
It is widely assumed that the main goal of the Second Vatican Council was liturgical reform. Although that supposition is not entirely true, it is not entirely false, either. As in all things, Context is key.
To be sure, the four main goals of the Council, namely: More…
Mea culpa…
I know you are all sitting on the edge of your seats, waiting for me to deliver on my promise to write about “Vigor!” (not). It appears that won’t happen today, because as I was searching vigorously for this quote: More…
I was born the first, so-called, “cradle Catholic” in my family, into a Church of reform. My earliest church-going memories involve images of burlap banners, kumbaya bands singing “Sound of Silence” and “Blowin’ in the Wind” (offertory hymns), and bad, bad architecture. More…
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