Friday, September 18, 20200321As Christians, we believe in the four last things: death, judgment, heaven and hell. As Catholics we also believe in a place of reparation called purgatory. We strive to live good Christian lives on earth because we love God and desire heaven as our ultimate end. Our scriptures tell us that when our sojourn on earth is ended, we shall be...
Wednesday, September 9, 20200169The common good -- and not political or economic gain -- should be at the heart of the race to find a vaccine for COVID-19, Pope Francis said.
Tuesday, September 8, 20200370The Swiss theologian Karl Barth is the author of a line that has always fascinated me: in the realm of nature, “Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God” that we possess. I would like to explain why I think he is absolutely correct.
Thursday, September 3, 20200320
By Father Timothy Gollob
Special to The Texas Catholic
During one of my morning meditations, I was given a fresh insight into the “new normal” which many people are now talking about. The article I was reading said that the 1939 movie,”The Wizard of Oz,” was a perfect illustration of our human quest for happiness....
Monday, August 17, 20200162Taking time out each day to be thankful for God and his gifts will lead to greater joy and mark a great step forward for humanity, Pope Francis said.
Monday, August 10, 20200315Everyone, including the pope, experiences trials that can shake his or her faith; the key to survival is to call out to the Lord for help, Pope Francis said.
Friday, August 7, 20200614I just read a fantastic book about faith and science: Christopher Baglow, Faith, Science and Reason: Theology on the Cutting Edge. I highly recommend it to every teacher and catechist, or to anyone interested in the topic.
