I have been deeply influenced by Hinduism in preparing my homilies, but I have almost never mentioning Hinduism from the pulpit.

Some Catholics have abandoned philosophy as a central component of the church's discourse.

Deconstructionists, those intellectuals who make it their job to ask critical questions about our long-cherished collective stories, like to ask, among other things, who or what cause is best served by a given narrative. They might ask, for example, whose interests are served by a story that tells o

Pride isn’t the answer to our fears. Humility is. If you lack humility, pray for God to gird your life with love.

No topic is out of bounds for the theologian.

Pastoral care re-imagined in light of purgatory can bring our world much needed healing and communion.