Everyday courage is not the same as exceptional bravery. Instead, it lies in small daily acts that are aligned with our ...

Faith leaders have a tough job. They are charged with telling those who deign to listen exactly what they don’t want to hear, whether they like it or not. It takes courage to do so, and not everybody ...

I will also miss the daily experience of Russ Feingold’s friendship, and the qualities that distinguish his friendship – his thoughtfulness, kindness, humor and loyalty. I have treasured that ...

With everything that’s going on in our country, we hear many references to our Constitution. I believe the Declaration of Independence should also be in the discussion. If you’ve never read this ...

In an audience with people who are blind and visually impaired Pope Francis said that St. Lucy's courage in facing martyrdom can teach them to live their disability without fear or isolation. "Lucy ...

Those who vote against their party while claiming devotion to higher principle lay themselves open to the charge “they ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Time for the Boy Scouts of America to earn their most important merit badge yet — righteousness. This iconic institution in a neckerchief has marched all the ...

Students in a philosophy class were anxiously awaiting the start of their final exam. The professor had warned them that it would be one of the most challenging tests they would ever take. The teacher ...

WASHINGTON – When I was a young reporter here in the 1960s, this city was full of people who did their jobs not only with skill and energy but with unquestioned integrity. We didn’t think much about ...

Leadership is paramount to the success of any army. Leaders not only make life and death decisions but directly control the climate and quality of life of their subordinates. But what is the real ...

In Part One of this two-part series on the universal call to virtue, I talked about how men and women are both called to holiness through living virtuously. I explained that a man’s virtues are ...

Time for the Boy Scouts of America to earn their most important merit badge yet righteousness. This iconic institution in a neckerchief has marched all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to reinforce ...