-
The Church Is a Bride, Not a Widow
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen once wrote, “The Church knows after 1900 years’ experience that any institution which suits the spirit of any age will be a widow in the next one” (War and Guilt, OSV Press, 1941, pp. 138-139). This is a clear admonition to the many who demand that the Church... Read more -
Barbara Morgan, friend and mentor
I moved to Steubenville in 1994. Though I got accepted into the Master of Arts in Theology program, it was only as a part time student. My main purpose, or so I thought, was to do youth ministry in the Steubenville area. I wasn’t even convinced I’d finish the degree! Though I enjoyed the... Read more -
Would You Evangelize Sasquatch?
In the first part of this series, we looked at one example of using cryptozoology as a springboard into theological and philosophical discussion, namely the nature of God. We now focus on a more mundane philosophical topic, that is, human nature. For that, we turn to the debate over a potential... Read more -
“The Numbers” Don’t Look Good—What Should the Church Do?
What are we to make of “the numbers”? As the Church it is hard to ignore the large decline in attendance at Mass and reception of the sacraments, yet the Lord never seemed overly concerned with numbers; He even distrusted them. The information can help us to gauge the effectiveness of our... Read more -
From Nigerian refugee to Capuchin priest: Fr. Anthony Kote-Witah is right where God needs him
When Fr. Anthony Kote-Witah, OFM Cap., first walked into the Solanus Casey Center, he knew it was where God was calling him. The Nigerian native and human rights activist was discerning a vocation with the Capuchins in 2013 when he visited St. Bonaventure Monastery, and upon looking at the... Read more -
‘No greater love’ — Denver Catholics remember Kendrick Castillo, who died in STEM school shooting
When Sara Haynes heard about the shooting at STEM High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado on Tuesday, she prayed. A Catholic school teacher in Denver until just recently, she knew some of her former students were now high schoolers at STEM. When Haynes learned that Kendrick Castillo, a... Read more -
The Striking and Bold Content of the Apostles’ Preaching
The scene is Pentecost Sunday and Simon Peter has just received the Holy Spirit along with 120 others. A crowd has gathered, intrigued by the manifestation of the Spirit in the upper room. The door opens and out steps Simon Peter. He begins to proclaim Christ. After an initial summary of... Read more -
What is it like to be a missionary in Mongolia?
When Francisco Javier Olivera was born, his mother offered him to the Virgin Mary, praying that he would become a missionary in Asia. Olivera’s mother told him about the consecration after he was ordained a priest in Japan 22 years ago. Since then, he has served as a missionary, not only in... Read more -
Pray It Forward
Join Ave Maria Radio as we “Pray it Forward” The Catechism of The Catholic Church states...Prayer is a "vital and personal relationship with the living and true God.” (CCC, no. 2558) What better gift than to pray the Rosary for another. So join us as we "Pray It... Read more -
‘Lay co-agents essential for Church leadership’ Detroit archbishop says
The role of the laity is crucial to the Church’s efforts to combat clerical sex abuse, Archbishop of Allen Vigneron said Thursday morning. Speaking at The Catholic University of America on April 25, the Detroit archbishop explained that in his own ministry he had seen how lay collaboration... Read more