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Why Some Priests Leave & Why Many Stay

The overwhelming majority of priests remain in ministry, and many report a profound sense of purpose in their vocation.

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Catholics should “take a moment to reflect on the title ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’”

Nine Salesians martyrs known to young Pope JPII beatified in Poland

Murdered by Nazis during WWII, the future Pope witnessed the arrest of 6 of the priests

Beyond the buzzer: sisters, spirit and the NBA Finals

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At rest with Jesus in the city that never sleeps

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Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’s moral greatness

He spoke about abortion, migration, freedom of conscience, and the seal of confession

Mozambique bishop killed

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso was 54 years old

US bishops urge reflection as nation prepares for Sacred Heart consecration

Catholics should “take a moment to reflect on the title ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’”

Nine Salesians martyrs known to young Pope JPII beatified in Poland

Murdered by Nazis during WWII, the future Pope witnessed the arrest of 6 of the priests

Beyond the buzzer: sisters, spirit and the NBA Finals

The Salesian sisters have become national celebrities during the Spurs’ playoff run

At rest with Jesus in the city that never sleeps

“This is a 24/7 city, and it needs 24/7 prayer,” says Fr. Boniface Endorf

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“A place for everything and everything in its place” is a worthy maxim, if we know who and where we are. Often, though, we know…

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By John M. Grondelski
May 22nd 2026 11:27 AM

Piety is both a moral virtue and a gift of the Holy Spirit. Piety allows one to recognize relationships and where one fits in those…

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Paul Ehrlich & the Child with Edwards Syndrome

By Marcus Peter
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Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18. March 18, or 3-18, has been designated Trisomy 18 Awareness…

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Is Bitcoin Morally Superior to Fiat Currency?

Because it is decentralized by nature, Bitcoin solves the problem of bank/government control of currency value and manipulation for political and monetary gain.

READ ARTICLE
Why Some Priests Leave & Why Many Stay

The overwhelming majority of priests remain in ministry, and many report a profound sense of purpose in their vocation.

READ ARTICLE
The Virgin Birth: A Problem?

Couldn't God have become man otherwise? Sure, but this is how He did it, and it stands as a test of whether we are willing…

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MORNING MUST-READS
Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’s moral greatness

He spoke about abortion, migration, freedom of conscience, and the seal of confession

Mozambique bishop killed

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso was 54 years old

US bishops urge reflection as nation prepares for Sacred Heart consecration

Catholics should “take a moment to reflect on the title ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’”

Nine Salesians martyrs known to young Pope JPII beatified in Poland

Murdered by Nazis during WWII, the future Pope witnessed the arrest of 6 of the priests

Beyond the buzzer: sisters, spirit and the NBA Finals

The Salesian sisters have become national celebrities during the Spurs’ playoff run

At rest with Jesus in the city that never sleeps

“This is a 24/7 city, and it needs 24/7 prayer,” says Fr. Boniface Endorf

VIEW ARCHIVE
Pope Leo XIV calls defense of life the measure of a nation’s moral greatness

He spoke about abortion, migration, freedom of conscience, and the seal of confession

Mozambique bishop killed

Bishop Osório Citora Afonso was 54 years old

US bishops urge reflection as nation prepares for Sacred Heart consecration

Catholics should “take a moment to reflect on the title ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’”

Nine Salesians martyrs known to young Pope JPII beatified in Poland

Murdered by Nazis during WWII, the future Pope witnessed the arrest of 6 of the priests

Beyond the buzzer: sisters, spirit and the NBA Finals

The Salesian sisters have become national celebrities during the Spurs’ playoff run

At rest with Jesus in the city that never sleeps

“This is a 24/7 city, and it needs 24/7 prayer,” says Fr. Boniface Endorf

VIEW ARCHIVE

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Situating the Soul

May 21st 2026 11:46 AM

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is a worthy maxim, if we know who and where we…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

On Piety

May 22nd 2026 11:27 AM

Piety is both a moral virtue and a gift of the Holy Spirit. Piety allows one to recognize relationships and…

READ MORE ON THIS BLOG POST

Paul Ehrlich & the Child with Edwards Syndrome

May 25th 2026 1:10 PM

Trisomy 18, also called Edwards syndrome, is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 18. March 18, or 3-18, has…

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Losing Our Religion… American Libidocracy… Twilight of the Idols… The Most Segregated Hour… This Land is Not Our Land… and more

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Biotechnology & Posthumanism

On Man’s Many Attempts to “Kill Death”… Breaking the Species Barrier… Human Alienation & Our Biotech Future… and more

VIEW DOSSIER
Neoconservatism

Delusions of Grandeur... A Pox On Both Your Houses... What Is a Neoconservative & Does It Matter?... and more

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