“Deeply the Christian believes that beneath all the flux and change of this mortal life, God is seeking to work out a profound purpose.”—W.E. Sangster Every man of faith is convinced that God moves in…
The other day, one of our graduates of the Nazareth Formation House dropped by for a visit. I asked her if she would share with our residents. This woman had come to us very troubled…
Last of two parts How do you know if and when a loved one has moved from recreational to problem gambling? The experts give us a list of danger signals that are indicators of problem gambling. Here…
First of two parts There is one kind of addiction that can tear families apart as dramatically as drug and alcohol abuse. I refer to gambling addiction. Gambling and games of chance are everywhere. Most people can…
Most, if not all, Chris-their have their moments when they doubt their faith. We should not be surprised. After all, God is truly impenetrable. The goings on of the spiritual world are not easy to grasp. …
My doctor once told me that half of the people who come to see him do not really have a problem. It is just that they worry too much about aches and pains that, given time, will…
I’ve been crying all day;” is what the desperate text said. It came from a young friend of mine. I texted her back, “Write about it and send it to me.” She replied right away: “OK, I…
One of the most important lessons we need to teach our children is that they must be responsible for their own behavior and bear the consequences when they do wrong. This is vital because you cannot protect…
He was a fine young man with a good heart. Perhaps that is why he asked the question: “How do I find God?” I answered, “By looking for Him.” He was feeling a kind of…