Sometimes they would rustle and fidget impatiently in the pews and fiddle with missals and fold the parish newsletter into ships and trumpets.

In this most classic of philosophical tales, Socrates dies a death that has been the subject of so much speculation and controversy.

The last year has been a difficult one indeed, particularly for those who are in any way concerned about political life in the United States. As I write this column, the election has not yet taken place, though we are close to Election Day and early voting is already underway in many parts of the co

Mary is always shining in her window, watching over the street below. I have grown grateful for this rarefied presence, respectful and inclined toward pious feelings when I pass.

Pope Francis reminds us to challenge ourselves to each day give of ourselves and not to count the cost.

I had a lot to learn in order to pass for a Roman Catholic.