A right way of dying
I do not want to die from some medical condition; I want to die from death!
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It all starts at home
The consequences of human sexuality’s misuse have always had far-reaching effects, particularly on recent public display through the sex abuse crisis in the Church, the burgeoning #metoo movement and the Supreme Court nomination.
Beyond criticism and anger
Recently, I attended a symposium where the keynote speaker was a man exactly my age.
Sexual Orientation: Hope for restoration and healing with SOCE
Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) rely on professional therapy and counseling, often in a religious context, to assist those struggling with unwanted homosexual inclinations who would like to diminish their same-sex attractions and grow in their ability to abstain from same-sex behaviors.
Opioids, pain, and addiction: Balancing ethical duties
Almost 2 million Americans are now addicted to opioids. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that more than 100 people die each day in the U.S. from opioid overdoses.
In choppy waves, fix eyes on Jesus
I am in Washington, DC this week for meetings of the USCCB. Since formal proceedings didn’t begin until the evening, I found myself yesterday morning with a little free time.
A letter from Bishop Powers regarding current abuse issues in the Catholic Church
Once again we are all hurt, confused and angered by the recent news of Archbishop McCarrick’s abuses, the grand jury report from Pennsylvania, and the accusations against Pope Francis.
How to respond in crisis
Sometimes all you can do is to put your mouth to the dust and wait.
How the story ends
Last September, I wrote a story on a friend’s decade-long struggle with drug abuse. Now, I feel the time has come to tell you the ending.
Why accompaniment involves apologetics
I recently granted an interview to the National Catholic Reporter concerning the upcoming Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment, to which I was elected a delegate.