Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus is amazed at a Roman centurion’s faith: “I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.”

Dr. Matthew Petrusek

Are public policies aimed at population control justified? Does an ideal population size exist? Should we care whether others have children?

Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, today’s Gospel reports Peter’s confession of faith. In the midst of his disciples, Jesus asks that strange question: “Who do people say that I am?”

Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. How strange this feast would have sounded to someone in the ancient world!

Kody W. Cooper

The History Channel’s reality show "Alone" is an interesting study of the real, a study of what it means to live “in accord with nature.”

Dr. Holly Ordway

Is the experience of escape offered by fantasy and science fiction really just “escapism,” a kind of moral and emotional truancy? 

Haley Stewart

Haley interviews poet and fiction writer Sally Thomas. In this episode they discuss Sally’s wonderful novel Works of Mercy, how to get children to love poetry, and the delightful surprise of the different seasons of life for parents who are also writers or artists.

Bishop Robert Barron

Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus asks, “Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit?” I recommend that you apply this text to your choice of a spiritual director.