Why I Call Myself a “Traditional Catholic”
There are a lot of negative stereotypes associated with being a traditional Catholic, but I embrace the label nonetheless.
Catholics and Cryptocurrencies: When Opposites Attract
Many think Catholicism and cryptocurrency are polar opposites, but they have an underlying principle in common.
My First Conversion
My conversion to Catholicism was the most important moment of my life, leading me into the Church Christ founded. But this conversion when I was 21 years old was actually my second religious conversion. The first happened five years previously...
Jim Gaffigan and Catholic Celebrity Canonizations
We all remember high school and its cliques: the jocks, the nerds, the stoners, etc…and of course the mass of kids who just hope to survive without any embarrassing moments on their permanent record. One thing was certain: you were either a cool...
Mass Exodus: Why Are People Leaving the Catholic Church?
For a further discussion of this issue, listen to my podcast “Why Are People Leaving the Catholic Church?”
Twenty Five Years Later, I Would Still Become Catholic
I recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of my conversion to Catholicism. When I think back to the time of my conversion, I remember that it was a season of much optimism in the Church. Everyone seemed to feel that we had turned the corner from...
My Latest Book: “Be Watchful”
I’m pleased to announce that a collection of my articles on Catholic life, evangelization, and the current state of the Church has been published! Titled Be Watchful: Resist the Adversary, Firm in Your Faith, this book contains eighteen...
Accompany the Sinner, or Accommodate the Sin?
A woman asked a friend to take her to the doctor’s office. She had a stressful medical procedure planned, and she needed her friend’s support. Her friend willingly agreed, and accompanied her throughout the process. The woman was happy to have...
Applying Catholic Social Teaching is the Duty of Laymen
In baseball, there are “unwritten rules.” They cover things like how you react after hitting a home run, what you do after your star player is hit by a pitch, and whether you can bunt in the late innings of a no-hitter. As the name suggests...
The Silence of God
Holy Saturday is perhaps the most mysterious day in the liturgical calendar. On this day, God is silent; He is in the tomb. The Church is silent as well; no liturgies are celebrated for the day. From the end of the Good Friday liturgy to the...
Normalcy Bias and Papal Positivism
Over the past few years, we’ve all seen articles advising people what to do in an active shooter situation. The advice usually goes, “run, hide, fight.” But many articles point out that the biggest challenge for responding to a crisis isn’t...