Nazi Priest? By Mike Brinda ___________________ The Shadow of His Wings The True Story of Fr. Gereon Goldmann, OFM Fr. Gereon Goldmann, OFM – Translated by Benedict Leutenegger Ignatius Press: 345pp., $14.95 _____________________ Imagine pitching this script to Hollywood: “The main character is a Nazi, he is in the SS, and he is a …
On Evangelization In about the time it takes to make a couple of cappuccinos, you are going to hear how Christ has called on you to change the world. Not simply, “Be a better person,” but how you can change the world. On the surface this sounds like an impossible task: How can one person …
On Doing More For Others I’d like to talk to you about using your gifts in the service of others. Most people hear that statement, and they start thinking about the things they do. I don’t want you to think about the things you do. I want you to think about the things you …
In order to discuss the moral and ethical dilemmas associated with stem cell research, a differentiation must be established between the use of adult stem cells (ASC) accepted by the Church, and the use of embryonic stem cells (ESC) that are condemned by the Church. ASC, also known as “non-embryonic” stem cells, are present …
On Leadership I It is imperative that you do not do what so many do, and that is to by default equate the quality of leadership with position or job title. It is a common mistake today, and growing all the more common under the false flag of “tolerance,” as we hedge the truth or …
On Leadership II I. FOUNDATION PREMISE I believe: Leadership is a gift from God. That is to say, the ability to lead adult men and women is a gift from God, separate and apart from who may claim to have it. It is a real gift, something tangible and manifestly obvious in the person. It …
On Leadership III Have you noticed there is a call to individual leadership within the Bible, and the call follows a consistent pattern? Time after time in the Bible, God lifts up one person rather than a crowd, to lead His people. When God created a nation of His own, he did not call upon …
