Being a Catholic has never been easy. A quick glance at the lives of the saints can confirm that from her very beginnings, the Catholic Church has been countercultural. As an 18-year-old Catholic man, it seems to me that many of my generation are passively apathetic on matters of religion. It doesn’t have to be this way. Here are a few tips for growing closer to Christ as a young man.
Most of us have heard of St. Therese of Lisieux, a French mystic who died at age 24 in 1897 and who is perhaps the most popular saint of the last two centuries.
Everywhere in church circles today you hear a lament: Our churches are emptying. We’ve lost our youth. This generation no longer knows or understands the classical theological language.
I am sure that every religious person, every believer in God, at some point wonders, “Why doesn’t God just straighten everything out?”
Christmas is still weeks away, and already we’re exhausted.
During a recent speech in Texas, I mentioned that “drag queen story hours” are being sponsored by local public libraries across the country.
Here are some iconic male tandems that many will recognize for their friendship, success and mutual life goals.
In mid-February, after some intentional years of saving, I was able to make a down payment and take out a loan for a 2014 Toyota Prius. This marks the most expensive material expense (education aside) of my 28-plus years on this rock. The new set of wheels was crucial for traveling to my summer assignment: …
It’s no secret that today we’re witnessing a massive decline in church attendance and, seemingly, a parallel loss of interest in religion.
During the month of October each year, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life month. During this month especially, we are called to spend time reflecting on the dignity of every human life.