Is this our new catechism?

Should guns be in hands of the mentally unstable? Of course not, but thinking that more gun regulations will magically solve society’s moral problems is equally insane.
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Appalled by vote on child protection legislation

It is appalling that our representatives voted not to protect a child who is born alive.
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Incongruent positions

If you want my vote, work to change the gun situation in the U.S. and show me that you can stand up to the NRA and the gun lobby.
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Listening to the synod and the pastoral mission

Like Mary, may we walk in faith, not knowing where God's Holy Spirit leads us, but trusting in his abiding love, care and fidelity.
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Peruvian-based Catholic movement pledges inquiry after claims of abuse

Allegations of physical, psychological and sexual abuse by leaders of a Catholic movement founded in Peru in the 1970s have led to a lawsuit against Lima Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani and a promise of an internal investigation from the group's leader.
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‘What would Francis do?’ Ignatian Volunteers have the answer

After a career in the federal government, Mark Wong wanted something new, so twice a week, he goes to the Franciscan Center in Baltimore to meet people in need.
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World expects believers to work together for peace, pope says

The world expects all people of religious faith to work with everyone for a better future, Pope Francis told representatives of major religions.
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Women CEOs say faith guides their work in bringing Gospel to the needy

Together, the Catholic organizations led by three women serve millions of people each year across the United States and around the world.
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Movie Review: ‘Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension’

A horror franchise once noted for its restrained use of violence and clever methods of building suspense reaches the point of creative exhaustion with its sixth chapter.
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Let it burn

Have you ever been so frustrated by crime or the inability of law enforcement to make a solid difference? Many of us have when the police get some drug dealers off the street and it seems like two more pop up in their place. They return to the streets, defy
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Rugby’s Jesuit links on display in Towson

“Rugby is a sport that, sort of by its very nature, fosters a brotherhood between players,” Kenny Ames said.
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The boy without a story

It’s been a long time since I wrote about Leo. A year, to be exact. But, there’s a good reason for that. A VERY good reason. When I’m teaching creative writing courses, I tell my students that every story is rooted in conflict. I write “No problem = no story” in
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