Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a great American hero. He practiced the noble art of nonviolent opposition to injustice in the same way that Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela practiced it. He led peaceful demonstrations against those in authority to defeat practices such as segregation, racial discrimination and unequal treatment under the law. All […]
Father John Catoir: The wisdom of Pope Francis
“Unity in necessary things, freedom in doubtful things and charity in all things”: This is a time-honored principle of moral theology that will help you to understand the thinking of Pope Francis, who is very wise. A relatively small number of Catholics have taken issue with Pope Francis in his attempt to bring more compassion […]
Father John Catoir: Let God guide your resolutions for life
I don’t know about you, but year after year I find myself breaking my New Year’s resolutions. Having said that, I readily admit that as we enter the New Year, we need focus. This is a good time to get serious about our future happiness. Am I on the right track or not? To test […]
Father John Catoir: Here’s to the faithful or lucky ones
The lucky ones are people with a vibrant faith. They may not be perfect, but they have been able to overcome many obstacles by the grace of God and find happiness despite their weaknesses. They believe in not being overcome by evil but overcoming evil with good. Sometimes a person is born with a particular […]
Father John Catoir: The synod and flexibility
There’s a saying out there that goes like this: “Unity in necessary things; liberty in doubtful things; charity in all things.” It’s hard to pin it down to one particular person, but it addresses a sentiment in the recent Synod of Bishops on the family. The Catholic Church teaches that a Christian has a right […]
Father John Catoir: Preaching the Gospel through dialogue
Pope Francis has been going to great lengths to spread love around the world, and he is quick to tell you that his love comes from the “free and gracious initiative of God,” as he put it in his apostolic exhortation “Evangelii Gaudium.” The simple truth is that love flows from person to person, or […]
Father John Catoir: When God says no
What do you do when God, your friend and protector, suddenly turns you down and says “no”? A tragic event, such as a death, can topple your childhood dreams about a heavenly Father who will help you through the trials and tribulations of life. Deaths happen all the time. However, when someone you love dies, […]
Father John Catoir: Looking for God within
“Abide in me, as I also abide in you. A branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine. Neither can you, unless you abide in me” (John 15:4). This quote launched me on my journey toward the priesthood. I wanted my life to honor God and bear rich and abundant good fruit. After […]
Father John Catoir: Embracing the God of love
Christians believe that Jesus Christ can be trusted. He taught that every human being is personally invited to an intimate relationship with the divine being. We can’t explain the mystery of it, but we know it’s true. How do we know? Faith gives us the power to see the facts surrounding the mystery without fully […]
Father John Catoir: Joy is an exercise to be practiced daily
We all have bad days. But not all days are bad. For those who live a life devoid of joy, I’d suggest looking at joy as a form of exercise. First, think of joy as a feeling. Feelings follow thoughts. Faithless thoughts upset your emotions. But uplifting thoughts, those that bring you joy, can help […]
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