Author: Deacon Richard D. Shewman

When the United States was a young nation there was a good deal of prejudice against Catholics.  Much of this prejudice was a holdover from the religious conflicts of Europe…

Another term that is associated with the Book of Revelation is “Armageddon”.  It is a word that means “hill of Megiddo” and refers to the site for the great battle…

John wrote the Book of Revelation for the Christian communities of the seven major cities of the province of Asia Minor, in what is now Turkey. These were Greek speaking…

  If someone asks you what is the most widely read book in the world, it is probably a safe bet to suggest the Bible as your answer. Though almost…

In the history of Christianity there have been several takes on how this works out. The first approach emphasizes the idea of propitiation, the second the idea of apocalyptic eschatology and the third…

Not long ago a well-intentioned woman sent me correspondence dealing with an annulment for which she was applying. In the correspondence was a short tract put out by her Church…

The religious liberty debate reaches a greater level of complexity when we turn to the “hot button” issues of abortion or LGBTQ rights. In general, Catholic hospitals and health care…

One of the least understood and most complex debates that has been raging the past few years, particularly in the United States, is the “religious liberty” controversy. It is at…

Bill Maher is a comedian and political commentator on HBO’s “Reel Time”. His comedy shreds hypocrisy in any form, so he can be just as devastating with both Republicans and…

It can be argued that greatness is similar; that is, what is considered great in one culture may not be considered great in another. This can vary even among subcultures…