A few months ago, I recorded a podcast with Madeline Shepley. She is a Chemistry and Geosciences professor who hosts a podcast on the intersection of science and faith. This podcased is called “Shine Bright Like the Firmament.” She looks […]
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Autism and the Priesthood in the National Catholic Register
The National Catholic Register carried a piece on autistic priests. I think it was good but imperfect. I think it is important to see how autistic men can be Catholic priests, but we will have certain struggles. I did an […]
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Fr. Mark Nolette Reviews God Loves the Autistic Mind
Fr. Mark Nolette from Autism Consecrated reviewed my book, God Love the Autistic Mind: Prayer Guide for Those on the Spectrum and Those Who Love Us in Homiletic & Pastoral Review. He had some good and critical things to say. […]
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Salazar Shows the Need for the Same Norms for Abusive Bishops
The Dallas Charter and norms in every diocese are very clear that a priest who is accused of abuse of a minor is put on administrative leave based solely on the accusation and it is announced at the parishes he […]
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Death in Black and White: A darker book than expected but good
I tried to post this review of Death in Black and White: A Novel by Fr. Michael Brisson on Amazon, but it initially got rejected. I suspect I worded wrong that I got a free review copy (which is allowed […]
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Intrinsic Human Dignity: 1st Part of Dignitas Infinita
The last two semesters, I have taught bioethics. In that class, the whole second week focused on human dignity being intrinsic and based on being made in the Image of God. Dignity comes from being human, not from some secondary […]
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Privacy of Victim’s DNA
A recent case in San Francisco raised questions about genetic privacy that are worth considering. A woman’s DNA was taken from a rape kit and then used to identify her as a perpetrator in other crimes. This is a breach […]
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Who is Weaponizing the Eucharist? Politicians, Not Bishops
Some recent events and comments made me write this: Recently concerns have arisen over the bishops following historical pastoral practice and insisting that people repent before the Eucharist. Those who insist on going to Communion when they know they should […]
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I’m Moving to Patheos (link to new home)
This post is pretty simple. I’m moving to Patheos Catholic so please follow me there on my column “Through Catholic Lenses.” I don’t have much else to add beyond suggesting you read the description there regarding the name. Through Catholic […]
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3 Distinctions When Catholics Are Accused of “Discrimination”
I recently wrote about the cases of “discrimination” on Catholic Stand. In recent years, there have been many claims that this or that Catholic group was discriminatory. Everything from “Pro-choice Woman Denied Catholic Wedding” to “Gay Teacher Fired” to “Autistic […]
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