As Christians, we are sent out into the world to spread Good News of Christ’s peace
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Gospel readings for the Second and Third Sundays of Easter tell us that when our Risen Lord appeared to His disciples, His…
Read MoreWhat the Catholic Church teaches about in vitro fertilization
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In my column for the March 17, 2024, issue of Catholic Times, I wrote that the Alabama Supreme Court was “absolutely correct”…
Read MoreAlabama Supreme Court ruling that protects the lives of embryonic children is ‘absolutely correct’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling on Feb. 16, 2024, declaring that “embryonic children,” that is, embryos created through in vitro fertilization…
Read MoreDuring Lent we should review our covenant relationship with Christ
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Lent is a suitable time for us to reflect on our covenant relationship with God. Covenant is a key concept in the Bible.…
Read MoreLenten practices designed to foster relationship with God, which brings true happiness
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, At the start of the new year just a few weeks ago, many people made resolutions that they have already forgotten. More important…
Read MoreSame-sex unions can now be blessed in the Catholic Church? No
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: On December 18, 2023, His Eminence Víctor Manuel Cardinal Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Faith, issued a Declaration, Fiducia Supplicans, On the…
Read MoreNigeria tour shows ‘happiness is not found in material possessions, but in faith and family’
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This year of Our Lord 2024 has gotten off to a rousing start as I attended the SEEK Conference sponsored by the Fellowship…
Read MoreCelebrating Alton Franciscans, and all religious sisters, called to life of sharing God’s joy
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, This past Dec. 28 marked the 100th anniversary of the arrival of five religious sisters from Germany belonging to the Sisters of St.…
Read MoreNeed peace? Jesus is ‘Our Savior’ because He saves us from sins, hatreds, broken relationships
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” This is the message proclaimed by…
Read MoreThis Advent, begin a eucharistic revival in your heart
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, With the conclusion of our diocese’s Year of the Eucharist on Dec. 8, we now focus on bringing the Eucharistic Revival more deeply…
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