Choose

Making a choice is not always an easy thing to do, and when it comes to the most important things in life the choices you make will affect not only you, but those around you. Your friends, family, community. Sometimes your choices can ultimately affect the entire world. One such decision, perhaps the most important … Continue reading Choose

A star, a star, shining in the night

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” It was a common ancient belief that a new star would appear at the occasion of a ruler’s birth. On one particular, memorable night just over two millennia ago now, three king’s … Continue reading A star, a star, shining in the night

My Catholic lament: Failure of my faith

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office this week released the results of a lengthy, indepth investigation into previously alleged charges of sexual abuse by priests of the Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The grand jury findings proved to be shocking and abhorant, showing dozens of priests over a multi-decades span sexually molesting and abusing young children. To … Continue reading My Catholic lament: Failure of my faith