St Anthony of the Desert the fourth century Egyptian founder of monasticism had a conversion experience unlikely to occur today at least not easily What happened He found himself surprised at Mass After the death of his parents Anthony was questioning the course of his life wondering what t
Terrance Klein
The Rev. Terrance W. Klein is a priest of the Diocese of Dodge City and author of Vanity Faith.
Learning to Dive
nbsp One burden of adulthood is the speed at which times flies nbsp A blessing of childhood is time rsquo s lethargy nbsp When school dismisses for the year adults take some comfort in knowing that the summer holidays will pass quickly nbsp Children in contrast enter the reign of summer
Creative Rewrites
God doesn’t run about altering elements of the world every time someone prays.
When God Visits
Not unlike what happens at Mass, though in reverse sequence, we ate and told our stories.
Of Saints and Good Samaritans
They’re rightly saints because they gave the Church what she needed at the time.
In Space as on Earth: God, science and ‘Star Trek’
In the world of “Star Trek,” God remains a lodestar of human striving.
You’re gonna make it after all, Mary Tyler Moore
The Mary Tyler Moore Show was ground breaking in so many ways.
One Little Boy in Blue
Gettysburg the largest battle of the Western hemisphere was fought a hundred and fifty years ago this week Between the North and South.
Fear of the Future
The beasts have an advantage over us when it comes to suffering.
My Father, Guilt and Shame
My father was the most amiable of men I used to laugh at him in conversation with guests He rsquo d say to one uncle quot Yes you rsquo re right quot A moment later he would say to another of a quite contrary opinion quot I can rsquo t disagree with that quot If I later challenged him o
