There be ‘isms’

John Zmirak’s guide to navigating college ideologies. by Patrick Novecosky Navigating a new college environment is difficult enough for Catholic freshmen without having to combat each secular philosophy and “ism” that lurks around every corner....

The family is God’s work

Have you ever noticed that many adults these days seem to be confused about a lot of things? Even people of faith seem confused about the direction our country is going, about our culture, and even about our faith. Certain elements in our culture are working hard to...

The dying art of proofreading

JUNE 1, 2011 — Actual (or purportedly actual) headlines where proofreading was lacking and/or non-existent: Man Kills Self Before Shooting Wife and Daughter This ran in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Someone called the Editorial office and asked who wrote the...

Rising from the Ashes

MY FAITH & FAMILY: Immaculée Ilibagiza shares the power of prayer — even in the darkest of places by Patrick Novecosky The cultural distance between rural Rwanda and Midtown Manhattan is almost as wide as the Grand Canyon. But Immaculée Ilibagiza has walked...

Getting plugged in to God

FEBRUARY 1, 2011 — I haven’t gone on a retreat in a while, but I think this is my year. There’s a lot of wisdom in stepping out of our fast-paced world where instant communication — and gratification — are part of our everyday experience. Don’t get me wrong....