When Churches Become Gyms and Cafés: A Reflection on Decommissioned Churches
There is something deeply unsettling about seeing a former church turned into a gym, café, restaurant, club, or commercial hall. The vaulted...
Quiet Grace in a Noisy Age: A Reflection on The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945)
I just watched The Bells of St. Mary's last Sunday (26 April 2026), and it lingered with me far longer than I expected—not because of d...
When the Door Back to the Church Is Open
A man once accused of posing as a priest now says he wants reconciliation with the Catholic Church. That sentence alone is enough to sti...
Grace in Rhythm: Reading Gary V through Gabriel Marcel
There are artists who sing songs. And then there are artists who accompany a people. Gary Valenciano—Gary V, Mr. Pure Energy—is not merel...
Why the Litany of Loreto Expands Through the Years
The Litany of Loreto is one of the Church’s most beloved Marian prayers. It is simple, poetic, and deeply theological. With every invocati...
Over a Comforting Hot Drink
There are days when the soul grows tired in ways the body cannot fully explain. We continue with our duties, speak with people, attend to ...
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