The Gospel reading yesterday was providential. The small, noisy group of conservatives, mostly Americans, who continue to challenge the teaching of Pope Francis and two synods of bishops relating to ...

The New York Times obituary for former defense secretary Robert McNamara (1916–2009) included these sad lines about his later life: “He wore the expression of a haunted man. He could be seen in the ...

History, the Bible, and everyday situations, record numerous occasions where people struggle with their consciences. In those occasions, those persons’ lives were greatly impacted, as well as the ...

Rev. Tom Lovorn, Th.D. Q. What is our conscience? Is a Christian’s conscience different from that of an unbeliever? Latane Jenkins, Chesterfield, VA A. Your conscience is part of your human psyche ...

It’s always good to define our terms. In his Modern Catholic Dictionary, Servant of God John Hardon provided a good definition of “Examination of Conscience”: Reflection in God’s presence on one’s ...

In response to a letter urging voters to vote their conscience, yes, Jesus did say faith, hope and love with the greatest being love. Voicing an opinion against gay marriage is not saying a person isn ...