Father Esposito: Happiness as the blessed life

“Why should I be happy?” I wasn’t expecting such a snappy retort to my friendly question “Are you happy?”, even though the respondent was my scowling confrere Father Roch Kereszty. Never satisfied with facile and clichéd conversations,... Friday, March 10, 2023

Father Dankasa: Two voices in one

Have you ever wondered why Jesus told one of his closest friends — Peter — to “Get behind me, Satan!”? (Matthew 16:23). This was the man who had just proclaimed that Jesus was “… the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16),... Thursday, March 9, 2023

Prayerfully using Lenten seeds for Easter growth

St. Therese of the Child Jesus would carry in her pocket a string of beads with a tiny crucifix at the end. Each time she offered something up she would slide a bead toward the cross. Her goal was each day to bring 10 offerings to Jesus. I've made a... Friday, March 3, 2023

Father Esposito: The science and theology of invention

We typically associate the word “invention” with modern scientific breakthroughs, brilliant and painstaking achievements by geniuses producing civilizational advancements and mastery over the forces of nature. Human ingenuity has produced... Monday, February 13, 2023

Father Dankasa: Finding your prayer request tracker

By Father Jacob Dankasa Special to The Texas Catholic People of faith believe in the power and efficacy of prayer – the act of intercession, petition, supplication, thanksgiving to God, or just keeping a relationship with the Lord. In... Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Father Bayer: The evolution of worship

I read a wonderful book recently that I think lots of people should read, especially science-minded people: Vestige of Eden, Image of Eternity by Daniel Toma. Dr. Toma is a geneticist at Minnesota State University, as well as a wide reader of... Wednesday, February 1, 2023