A Bishop’s Heart for the Church
For many Catholics, the traditional Roman liturgy is not merely in danger of being taken away. It has already been taken away.
A Faith to Die For
For many Catholics, the traditional Roman liturgy is not merely in danger of being taken away. It has already been taken away.
What Was Sacred Remains Sacred: The Traditional Roman Rite and the Crisis in Catholic Worship
For many Catholics, the traditional Roman liturgy is not merely in danger of being taken away. It has already been taken away.
We Left the Gate Open
There is a phrase Catholics have heard for more than sixty years. “Vatican II changed that.”
Opening the Scriptures to the Flock
A Bishop’s Apostolic Responsibility to Teach the Word of God
The Depths We Cannot See
Being on retreat out here on the ocean has given me a lot to think about. There’s something about being at sea that changes your sense of proportion.
How Far He Has Gone: The Marvelous Condescension of God
But today, I want to share with you one sentence that stopped me in my tracks. It appears in section 13 of Dei Verbum. The Council says: “In Sacred Scripture, therefore, while the truth and holiness of God always remains intact, the marvelous ‘condescension’ of eternal wisdom is clearly shown.”
A Church Without God
There is a question that has been weighing heavily on my heart, and it is a difficult question to ask: “Are we becoming a Church without God?”
The Synthesis of All Heresies
There are some words that once occupied a central place in the life of the Catholic Church but are now seldom heard, and I want to talk about one of those words today. The word is “modernism.”
Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary
There is a simple Christian hymn that has stayed with many people over the years. Its title alone is enough to prompt a profound question: “Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary.”
Hidden Souls
Recently, I had the great blessing of making a pilgrimage to Quito, Ecuador, to pray at the site of Our Lady of Good Success. It was a deeply moving experience, and I have continued to reflect on her messages since returning home.
The Renewal of the Holy Priesthood
Today I would like to reflect on the renewal of the holy priesthood. It is a subject that should be close to the heart of every Catholic because there can be no renewal of the Church without a renewal of her priests.