"I've never had the chance to talk to a priest before," said the young lady sitting next to me, "but if I don't ask you some questions right now I'll probably explode and have to see my therapist tonight." more

One of the issues in the headlines recently is whether or not auto dealers in Rhode Island should be permitted to be open on Sundays. Several factors make the question rather complicated. more

Welcome to Without a Doubt, a column of personal reflections you'll find in this space on a regular basis. Here you'll encounter a smorgasbord of written entrees - some presenting the teachings of the Church, some offering purely personal opinion; some very serious, some with a lame attempt at humor. In any event, my modest goal is to share a conversation with you, to help us get to know one another a little better. I hope you enjoy them. I always welcome your feedback. more

Nosotros no hemos llegado a ser cristianos por nuestra propia cuenta, hemos sido alimentados a través de la fe en medio del pueblo de Dios, esa es la Iglesia. Ella es la verdadera Madre que nos da la vida a través de Cristo”. Papa Francisco. Me parece que las palabras del Papa Francisco describen lo que muchos católicos han experimentado en el transcurso de sus vidas- Que la Iglesia es nuestra madre espiritual que nos da la vida, nos alimenta con Cristo, y nos lleva al cielo a una vida eterna. more