When I was around 10 years old, I bought a tiny, three-inch plastic statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that now sits on my desk in my home office. My understanding and appreciation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus have grown over the past few years, and I'd like to encourage you to discover this devotion as we approach this year's Solemnity of the Sacred Heart on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Is the modern self-love movement compatible with the call to Christian charity? The answer may surprise you.

Call me crazy - my wife does - but I appreciate fasting and think that more Catholics should rediscover its value. Here's why I think you should consider fasting on the traditional post-Pentecost “Ember Days” (Wednesday, May 26, Friday, May 28, and Saturday, May 29, 2021).

This week in the Church's liturgy, we hear the longest prayer of Jesus - the "high priestly" prayer. Take some time to reflect on this great prayer!

Will many people be saved? Last week I was pleased to see a friendly series of respectful disagreements between three prominent Catholics about the very important topic of eternal salvation.