I remember well the years immediately after the Second Vatican Council. The second half of the 1960s was an interesting time to be a Catholic—to say the least. One never knew what to expect next. More »

“You are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing.” — Luke 10:41-42 More »

At first glance, Jesus’ words to his disciples might seem quite harsh. Essentially, he told them that if they just do what he commands, they are “unworthy servants.” So, was he expecting them to slave even harder? More »

"Unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3) More »

“O Lord, you have searched me and known me. . . . and are acquainted with all my ways.” —Psalm 139:1, 3 More »

He stands on a sun-bleached dune, his tangled hair blowing in the wind and his dark eyes bearing an intense, faraway look. His hand grips a well-worn staff, and his sheepskin cloak clings to his gaunt frame. More »

The French officer was in trouble. Just twenty-three, second lieutenant Christian de Chergé had been drafted while halfway through his seminary studies. More »

It’s probably the busiest intersection in the city. Fashionable shops line the sidewalks as well-dressed men and women walk briskly by. The sound of traffic fills the air, mingling with the chatter of pedestrians and the occasional car radio blaring loud music through open windows. Another lunch hour has begun. More »