The Catholic Review “The Laws of Nature and Nature’s God…” This past Monday evening I attended my first Catholic Lobby Night–when Maryland Catholics meet in the state capital to learn about issues affecting our Church and to share concerns with their elected officials. I found it appropriate (and a little ironic) that throngs of Catholics...Read More

The Catholic Review Where did it all start? Is it a Church invention? The Church’s role in the forgiveness of sins is based on the very words of the Lord to Peter and on a separate occasion to the Apostles: “I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind...Read More

The Catholic Review A couple of weeks ago, I asked employees of the Catholic Center and The Catholic Review to submit their ideas for what this column should be called with my personal offer of a cash prize ($100) for the chosen entry. I was both grateful and surprised at the enthusiastic response this “contest”...Read More

The Catholic Review Early this month, I joined more than 30 bishops from the Mid-Atlantic and South East on a five-day spiritual retreat at Our Lady of Florida Passionist Retreat House in North Palm Beach. The opportunity offered various moments for prayer and reflection. It was ably directed by a true spiritual master, Benedictine Father...Read More