Word on Fire

Dr. Matthew Petrusek and Nell O’Leary discuss the intimacy with Jesus in the Eucharist that he offers to everyone receiving him.

Dr. Steven Umbrello

We can strive for a future where AI in warfare is regulated and respects human dignity, accountability, and the preservation of peace.

Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, our Gospel today tells the story of a woman who—in the house of Simon the Pharisee—approaches Jesus, weeping onto his feet and anointing them with oil.

Mark Bradford

IVF has reappeared recently in election news as a carrot—or a political bargaining chip—for voters to consider in the presidential race.

Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, in today’s Gospel, the Pharisees compare the eating habits of John the Baptist, who fasted, and Jesus, who dined with sinners.

Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, why was the story of Jesus with the little children, versions of which appear in the three synoptic Gospels, so vividly remembered by the first Christians?

Brianna Heldt

Our vision becomes clear if we move past the superficialities of both extremes and embrace the true ontological meaning and beauty of womanhood.

Dr. Tod Worner

Tod and James Matthew Wilson delve into why poetry matters and unpack excerpts from his new book, "Saint Thomas and the Forbidden Birds."

Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, our Gospel today gives us Jesus’ raising of the son of the widow of Nain.

Dr. Richard DeClue

If IVF leads to more babies being born, then why would IVF not be seen as a good thing? Here are key components of Catholic teaching about IVF.