Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you and in this article I invite you to reflect on how you can bring the virtues of Christmas into the new year. — Read on http://www.catholic365.com/article/57994/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-reflecting-on-the-virtues-of-christmas-and-bringing-them-into-the-new-year.html

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith recently released a note discussing the Marian titles of Co-Redemptrix and Mediatrix of all graces. I explain why we use these titles and why the Dicastery's conclusion that using them is inappropriate is incorrect. — Read on http://www.catholic365.com/article/57588/mary-co-redemptrix-and-mediatrix-of-all-graces.html

Yesterday's Gospel told us of Jesus admonishing Jerusalem for refusing to listen to the prophets and killing them instead. Do we listen to events and people in our time? — Read on http://www.catholic365.com/article/55258/are-we-listening-to-whats-around-us.html

After Charlie Kirk's tragic death, many people, including Catholics, said that he is now in heaven with Jesus. Since Catholics believe that Catholicism is the true Faith, what is the teaching on Protestant salvation? And how likely is it that Kirk did go straight to heaven? — Read on http://www.catholic365.com/article/53839/on-protestant-salvation-going-straight-to-heaven-the-frequent-need-for-purgatory.html

Following a shooting in a Catholic church on Wednesday during a school Mass, America must once again face the fact that we need a Catholic revival and return to Jesus and His teachings. I also include a litany to be prayed following a school shooting. — Read on http://www.catholic365.com/article/52579/where-do-we-go-from-here-litany-for-after-a-school-shooting.html

As Christians, we are called to live the "host life" just as Jesus does among us, living quietly and humbly among others, evangelizing but not forcing, and leading a life that doesn't necessarily look appealing on the outside. This is the life that Jesus chose and He calls us to it as well. — Read … Continue reading Living the “Host Life” →

"Who do you say that I am?" Jesus asks that question of His apostles, but also of each one of us. Who is Jesus to us? Reflecting on this question helps us to improve our relationship with Him and grow ever closer in union with Him. — Read on http://www.catholic365.com/article/50899/who-do-you-say-that-i-am.html

After attending an audience with Pope Leo XIV, Vice President JD Vance explained why he didn't kiss the pope's ring and bow, saying that he doesn't feel that his faith takes priority when he is representing the country as the vice president. I explain why this is faulty reasoning and how as Catholics, we are … Continue reading Catholic Politicians, you are Catholics first →

There are reasons for optimism and hopefulness in Pope Leo's pontificate, although we should remember that no matter how it goes, we will always have Jesus's promise that the gates of hell will not prevail against the Church. We should also remember to pray often for our Holy Father. — Read on http://www.catholic365.com/article/49270/my-thoughts-on-pope-leo-xiv.html

Pope Francis's death during the Easter Octave reminds us of the hope given us by the Resurrection of Christ, although we must still pray for the person who has died. I also provide a prayer for our late Holy Father. — Read on http://www.catholic365.com/article/48989/the-hope-of-the-easter-octave-and-praying-for-pope-francis.html