If the law requiring clergy to report abuse were in place years ago, the epidemic of child sexual abuse could have been ...

Jesus stated so plainly that we must come with childlike faith, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. If a person does not come with childlike ...

I know that Our Lady was smiling down upon us for sharing our faith and helping to bring as many souls to her.’ ...

Trumpism can be seen as a giant attempt to amputate the highest aspirations of the human spirit and to reduce us to our most ...

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I remember a fun-filled “hide-and-seek” moment one moonlit night when we were children which turned scary when one of our ...

That’s why I recommend calling young people “children” if it works for you but letting it go when others use the word “kids” ...

Speaking of art and masterpieces, these two bookend John Wooden-isms will carry you far: “Make friendship a fine art” and ...

I’m not sure if they just assumed I wouldn’t want to come to the party because it will be a lot of children, but typically people would let me decide that when inviting me. What do I make of it?

I don’t often do that, mostly because I don’t get angry that much — it’s not how I’m wired. But this week, I’m going with ...