Jeanie Hannaman

By Alfred Hanley, Catholic Exchange - Let us first acknowledge the fundamental truth that Jesus saves us essentially as individuals, offering the gift of faith to each of us to be freely accepted or rejected: “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life” (John 6:40). No person or group can absolutely convey to an individual such salvific faith, with the virtues and good works that attend it, without that individual’s willful consent and cooperation.

By Robert B. Greving, Crisis Magazine - Last week, I had a serious disagreement with a fellow teacher who also happens to be a good friend. Later that evening, I saw where I went wrong: I had not presented my side clearly. I saw my friend the next day and explained myself with the assurance that this would clear up our differences. He just looked at me and said, “Oh, no. I knew exactly what you meant. I just disagree with you.” Blessed is the man with such friends.

By Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life - Sexting, drugs, alcohol, cyber-bullying, teen suicide, rampant materialism, technology addiction, and me-first mindsets—the list of challenges to young people today can seem overwhelming.  As parents of two sons, I feel like my wife and I are on the front lines of a never-ending war for the very souls of our children.  I would love to tell you that we have the upper hand in this ongoing struggle, but some days I am not so sure.