The words climb up to a triumphant chorus, “Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.” Although we are fogged by gloomy clouds by night, we have good reason to rejoice.

For the Roman Church, Vatican II (1962-1965) was the take off of the Catholic participation in the ecumenical movement. Expectations were high. Restoration of unity seemed at hand and the process was meant to be quick and immediate…

It is hard in any survey to do real justice to [the Bible’s] primacy and influence. But this was a remarkable and many-faceted book, a success in so many of the categories of print that sixteenth-century readers found so fascinating…

The sun gives out heat and light. These two cannot be separated. When the sun shines there is both heat and light; yet they are distinct and not to be confused…

It is coming. Among the largest religious media blitzes in U.S. history—scheduled to air more than 400 times during a three-week run—these commercials will depict humanity’s experience of hopelessness before presenting redemption in Jesus Christ as the answer. Millions will view them…

Almighty and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep.

If you are considering seminary or if you have ever wondered what it is like, this is a lovely portrait of a day in the life of a seminarian.

And Advent is a time to look back… reverently across the centuries to the Bethlehem countryside where angels unfurled heavenly glory to shepherds amidst the fragrance of hay and straw…

Indeed, this is what we are seeking accomplish—to see the church embrace this calling and pursue it as though life depends on it, because it does.

How does Advent contribute to peace? The Church univocally confesses that it comes through the babe in the manger whom we call Lord.