Prayer can give us spiritual clarity, whatever the petition
Q: I'm facing a challenging situation with my brother and some of his choices. I was praying and asking God to help my brother and his daughters when I got...
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Setting boundaries may help mother and daughter heal their relationship
Q: I just read your column about the 5th Commandment and it helped me to calm down. I'm facing the following dilemma: My 86-year-old mother was widowed last year. Throughout...
What is true about elephants is also (mostly) true about God
Q: I'm a big fan of yours and I have just one question: Man created God. True or false? - K., via cyberspace A: The answer is: false. The answer...
God’s will showers us with signs every day. Just pay attention!
Q: How do you discern God's will? We have a situation in our church where a significant purchase is being considered. The side that wants the purchase to go through...
Sports and religion can be powerful forces against bigotry
Q: I'm writing today about race. I'm a member of an organization that tries to reduce racism in our community, so I'm quite sensitive to this issue. In light of...
Sports and religion can be powerful forces against bigotry
Q: I'm writing today about race. I'm a member of an organization that tries to reduce racism in our community, so I'm quite sensitive to this issue. In light of...
Atheist son may find his way up the mountain yet
Q: What can you say to a 16-year-old boy who's an atheist? My wife and I were both brought up as Catholics, and we raised our two sons that way....
The glories of spring alone are clear evidence that the world is not about to end!
Q: I love your column. You're so open, honest and straightforward with your answers. I'm 61 (a widow for 35 years) and was raised Catholic. I watch the news each...
Learning to forgive can be a tricky business
Q: I grew up with five other siblings, but after Dad died, our weak relationships went from bad to worse. To this day, two of my siblings and I get...
Helping others does not mean being a martyr
Q: I'm wrestling with doing what's good for me vs. what will help someone else. A year ago, when my mother's only sibling's husband died, I politely asked if there...