A PHONE can connect us to a friend across the world within seconds, yet it can also make someone sitting beside us feel completely ignored. Social media is neither simply good nor bad. It is a powerful tool whose value depends greatly on how wisely...
IT just doesn’t make sense at first glance. Why would Christ tell us to deny ourselves and pick up a cross just to follow Him. (cfr. Mt 16,24) What’s so appealing about suffering that He’d ask us to embrace it? What hidden treasure is there...
THE parable of the ten virgins (cfr. Mt 25,1-13) reminds us of our need to develop an effective way of being always vigilant. This, of course, is only possible if we develop a deep, active union with God. Without his grace, we are would be...
THIS is the lesson hidden in Christ’s command to his disciples: “Watch therefore, because you do not know what hour your Lord will come.” (cf. Mt 24:42-51) It is one of those simple sayings that become more mysterious the longer one reflects upon them. We...
THERE are few things more ghostly than a man who is alive only on the outside. Our Lord’s image of the scribes and Pharisees as “whitewashed tombs” remains unforgettable because it is more than an insult—it is a diagnosis. A tomb may gleam in the...
THE Christian life demands a disciplined vision. We are called neither to lose ourselves in trivialities nor to become so captivated by grand objectives that we neglect the ordinary duties leading to them. Wisdom lies in holding together the end we seek and the means...
THE calling of St. Bartholomew—identified in John's Gospel as Nathanael—offers a lesson that reaches far beyond his first meeting with Christ (cf. Jn 1:45-51). Though brief, the account reveals how faith begins, grows, and ultimately transforms the way we see both God and the world. Nathanael...
PUBLIC life becomes unhealthy when faith is either forced upon society or banished from it. The place of faith is neither domination nor silence. It belongs in conscience, shaping faithful character and guiding service toward the common good. Faith begins within the person, but authentic faith...
FALSE Christs have never struggled with confidence. They always arrive fully persuaded of their own brilliance and quite happy for everyone else to agree. Scripture, however, is noticeably less enthusiastic. It repeatedly warns that not everyone claiming divine authority has actually checked in with God...
"BEWARE of Dog" has long been the neighborhood's most honest security system. The sign warns visitors to tread carefully because the animal behind the gate may not bother distinguishing friend from foe. Loyalty is admirable, but instinct is not always discerning. Artificial intelligence deserves its own...