Father Dankasa: Bringing the young back to the Church

When the Lord appeared to two of his followers on their way to Emmaus, it was obvious that the men were cold, disappointed, and confused about all that had happened in recent times, especially the crucifixion of the man called Jesus. They were at a... Friday, July 15, 2022

Father Bayer: Read this book on racial reconciliation

For a while, I have been studying the topic of race in American and Catholic history. It is a difficult topic for obvious reasons, but it is also a rewarding one. In fact, I have been greatly edified learning about figures like Venerable Augustus... Thursday, July 14, 2022

Sister Veit: On aging and a season of fruitfulness

With the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade, June 24 will no doubt be remembered as an historic day by pro-life advocates the world over. I have to admit that my thoughts were elsewhere that day – focused on life’s last stage – as my... Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Ductrám: A Letter for Father's Day

As we come to celebrate Father’s Day, I wanted to write to you from a dad to a dad. Thank you for all you do every single day for your family, especially your little ones. Sunday, June 19, 2022

Father Esposito: Mortality and weakness: A Father’s Day meditation

Being a father requires a man to acknowledge his mortality. From a purely biological perspective, the sexual drive is a program for reproduction that presumes the death of the one generating new life. Leon Kass, a brilliant physician and... Saturday, June 18, 2022

Father Dankasa: Modern man listens more to witness than teachers

By Father Jacob Dankasa Special to The Texas Catholic The last words of a beloved one are very important. In a family with an older patriarch or matriarch who is in the final stages of life, the family often stands around him or her during... Thursday, June 16, 2022