From the Bishops
A bitter time and its lessons
Adults have a duty to love and protect children. Yet not a day goes by when we don’t hear a... Read more
The election of a president and the nation’s morality
The Election of a President and the Nation’s Morality Make America Great Again. Fighting for us. Re-igniting the Promise... Read more
On Lenten films, and faith where it's least expected
Exactly 12 years ago this month (February 25) Mel Gibson released The Passion of the Christ. Gibson set a new standard... Read more
Francis and Kirill: A Step for Unity, a Leap for Christianity
From its birthplace in the Middle East, Christianity spread with amazing speed over the well-trodden roads of the Roman Empire.... Read more
‘Selfies’ and the Search for Self-worth
In 1506, at the age of 23, Raphael produced a beautiful self-portrait now found in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery. Leonardo da... Read more
Truth, Compassion, and Mercy
This week, representatives from high schools across Nebraska will vote on policies to define the scope of participation in high... Read more
Bethlehem: The School of Divine Mercy
During the height of her political prowess, ancient Rome boasted of her influence throughout the world. Romans had planted their... Read more
What good does it do to pray?
The terror shootings in San Bernardino continues to trouble me and make me sad. I am praying for the families... Read more
Consumerism vs. Christmas
In a rather clever social experiment, Coby Persin turned the spotlight on human behavior and motivation. He taped 50 $1... Read more
Let's honor God for the blessings in our lives this Thanksgiving
(Today), most of us will celebrate Thanksgiving around family tables, gathered with those we love, to give thanks to God for... Read more
Secular slums and the Francis option
In a few short weeks, we will celebrate the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which has great potential... Read more
Holy spouses, holy families: Reflections on the final days of the synod
As synod 2015 began its final week of work, Pope Francis canonized a married couple, Louis and Zélie Martin, whose... Read more
Did Thomas More and John Fisher die for nothing?
The idea that Catholics should be allowed to remarry and receive communion did not begin with the letter signed by... Read more
The 2015 Synod: From Confusion to Clarity
Last year, the Extraordinary Synod on the Family took place in Rome from Oct. 5 to19. The participants boldly examined... Read more
Pope Francis and Annulments: The Reality of Marriage
Sweeping Reform! Dramatic change! Cumbersome, complicated procedure gone! Clearing away rules dating from 1741! Fast-track annulments in forty-five days! No... Read more
Doctor-prescribed death is the wrong choice for California
Last week, the California legislature voted to allow doctors to help their patients kill themselves. This decision is deeply... Read more
Gay Marriage and Civil Disobedience: The Place of Conscience
In the fifth century before Christ, the Greek playwright Sophocles wrote the tragedy entitled Antigone. The protagonist, Antigone, is one... Read more
The 'Joy of the Gospel' and the Gospel of Life
What do we hope Pope Francis will take away from his September visit to Philadelphia? I hope he realizes that... Read more
There is no equivalence
Here’s a simple exercise in basic reasoning. On a spectrum of bad things to do, theft is bad, assault is... Read more
Planned Parenthood: The Unborn that Cry for Mercy
On July 1, 2015, American dentist Walter Palmer shot Cecil, the African lion, a popular attraction in Zimbabwe. The killing... Read more
