The Catholic Cafe

Many wonder if the discovery of alien life would challenge our Catholic faith, or if our faith can be proven or disproven by empirical science. We must have a proper understanding of the relationship between faith and science.

One must be bold sometimes to proclaim the truth of God in this day and age, and yet one must also me meek and humble like Jesus. it may seem tough or even impossible to balance boldness and meekness.

Sacred Scripture tells us that when Peter hauls in a large load of 153 fish, the net was unbroken. Theologians and scholars tell us this might be an image of a single, worldwide Church.

Most Catholics abstain from meat on the Fridays of Lent, but not all Catholics are sure about what the Church asks of the faithful on every other Friday of the year.

The virtue of humility stands in direct opposition and protection from the temptation to act upon prideful inclinations. The Litany of Humility is a powerful prayer we can invoke to lead us closer to Christ in humility.

Guilt and shame, in the proper context, may actually be something that we can use to motivate and better ourselves as we strive to live in right relationship to God.

The heart of love, or charity, in the Catholic faith, requires that one recognize the dignity of every human person, regardless of their social status, financial situation or even their mother tongue.

The story of the burning bush in Sacred Scripture teaches us about the importance of holy ground. Perhaps we could do with an increase of reverence in our own faith life in the Church.

If only we could learn to be as faithful to God and God is to us. Even our father in faith, Abraham, had difficulty in putting his faith totally in God and a promise that Sarah would conceive a child.

It seems that men are under constant spiritual attack these days. Catholic speaker John Edwards from Just A Guy In The Pew joins us again to talk about the importance of men gathering in small groups to support each other in their daily walk.

The world continues to become more divisive and even more dismissive of the voices which deserve to be heard. Author and Catholic speaker Leah Jacobson joins us again to talk about Wholistic Feminism and Cancel Culture.

Many are aware of the universal Synod On Synodality at the Vatican, but some folks may be unware that it is actually very important for the average parishioner to get involved at the diocesan level.

The Old Testament speaks of being cursed or blessed. But, when Jesus Himself delineates between those who are blessed and those who suffer woes, we find that what the world views as a curse or woe, is actually a blessing.

In the story of the calling of Peter, we might see our own challenge to do what we have been called by the Lord to do. Many of us do not feel holy enough, or qualified enough. And yet, the Lord calls us anyway.

When King David is rebuked by the prophet Nathan for having the husband of Bathsheba sent to his death so the King himself could be with her, we learn much about casting judgment on others without seeing our own guilt.

We all tend to make New Years Resolutions that we tend to fail in completing. But, maybe this year we should make a Spiritual Resolution instead. Here are our top ten Spiritual Resolutions to try.

Judge John McCarroll and his wife, Gigi, converted to the Catholic Church from the Episcopalian faith several years ago. Hear their story and how it has affected their lives and the lives of their family.

On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which rounds out the Christmas season for Catholics, we should all take note of the implications of having been baptized in Fire and the Holy Spirit.

On the Feast of Mary, the Mother of God, Deacon Jeff shares a few intimate insights into the recent passing of his own mother, and her motherly connection to the fiat of the Blessed Virgin.

Reflecting upon the true essence of what it means to give is a beautiful way to spend Christmas day in the aftermath of the excitement of Christmas morning.

As we shop for everyone on our Christmas gift list, perhaps we could pause and think about what we might get this year for Jesus on his birthday.

For many folks, it seems that Mary, under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe, is particularly reserved for those faithful in Mexico, where the apparition took place. While the people of Mexico do have a strong devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, she intercedes on behalf of all of us in South, Central and Northern America.

For a many of us, as we hurry to get all of the shopping, baking and decorating done, we may have actually forgotten how best to prepare for the blessed season of Christmas, by remembering Advent.

Leah Libresco Sargeant, a former atheist from Long Island, New York, became a Catholic and now ministers to those who have fallen into the humanist, secular and godless culture of the world.

As we celebrate the last Sunday of the Liturgical year, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe, we must ask ourselves how our lives should be different if we actually lived what we say we believe, that Christ is our King.