Catholic Journal

“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”

This most powerful statement made by Jesus about the extent of our Father’s love is re-proposed to us because, while we, Catholics, get used to the crucifix in church, at home, around our neck, in many places, especially tho...

In 18th century France, a royal princess, a daughter of King Louis XV, had become very self-centered and conceited while living at the royal court. On one occasion she severely reprimanded one of her ladies-in-waiting, or handmaids, for a non-existent offense, but the young woman—a devout Catholic—gently informed Her Majesty that she was being unjust in her accusation.&n...

A U.S. Army chaplain was stationed in Europe, and one Sunday he said Mass for a group of American servicemen and women in a large cathedral; the them of his homily was: “Be proud of your Catholic faith, and don’t be afraid to practice it in public.” One of those attending Mass was a young American Navy seaman on shore leave, and he was deeply touched by what he hear...

When Catholics speak of prayer, we often refer to our practice of praying the Rosary, or the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, or praying before the Blessed Sacrament, or Sunday worship, or our penitential requirements, or our morning petitions. Of course, we pray in many ways. Having received graces from God, we are compelled to continue our prayer life. Psychologically, it is c...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the rage. And it is not only supposed to be a good thing, but also something that will “Unlock the power of automation for business productivity and everyday life.” Can it achieve those things? Is it truly the blessing it seems?

I recently read a popular book that makes the positive case for AI. (Master AI by Charlie ...