All of us without exception do whatever we must to be happy. What makes us happy, however, can vary to such an extent that there is no one way that leads to happiness. What is happiness for one can…

  When we pray and ask God to grant us a favor, do we truly ask with a sincere heart and believing that what God wants for us is only what is good for us? Or, when we ask, do…

       “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…

              One of the obstacles to the rehabilitation of the drug addict is the lack of desire. By the time the addict gets into serious drug use, drugs have become an integral part of…

       Someone once asked me what are some of the most important values that a parent can teach his kids. I said that values are very personal matters. Not everyone shares the same values. Still there are many…

       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.  …