Fr. Tony Krisak, Editor

The Surprising Triumph of Love (Magdelena Gutierrez)

I love surprises. Several years ago my coworkers organized a surprise party for me. I was shocked. First off, I am very observant and I never miss a thing. Secondly, for the first time in my own house…read more in english or en espanol

The Gospel in a Secular World, Part 7 (Frank DeSiano, CSP)

In this final reflection on secularity, I focus on what a very different world we believers now live in, and how carefully we have to be in speaking to this “new” world. Because our world assumes less and less the things that believers assume… read more

. . . but Catholics don’t DO that! (Mary Joan Torres)

At St. Helen Parish we have a very active evangelization team. We study books, read articles, and generally nose around for any new ideas which might help us be more effective in our ministry. Recently we were fascinated to read an article which detailed a door-to-door effort… read more

This and That: the Touch of God (Dr. Jack Buchner)

Often we gather for parish meetings and discuss what we are going to do for God’s honor and glory. This is necessary and commendable. However, the first order of business for any parish is not what we are going to do for God, but, the discernment of what Christ is doing for us… read more

What Makes a Saint a Saint? (Rev. Robert Barron)

As the date of John Paul II’s beatification draws nearer, some have raised objections concerning the late Pope’s sanctity.  They wonder, for example, how the Pope who reigned during the clergy sex abuse crisis and who supported Fr. Maciel, the corrupt founder of the Legionaries of Christ, could possibly be honored as blessed… read more