articles by Vincent Ryan Ruggiero about religion
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10, 2017
The Tragedy of Suicide
Whenever a suicide occurs, those who knew the person are usually shocked, grief-stricken, and confused. “Why did he (she) make [...]
14
10, 2017
The Challenge of Being a Priest
Being a priest bestows the incomparable honor of changing bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ, as [...]
10
10, 2017
When Prayer Becomes Propaganda
At first glance, the prayer that Father James Martin, S.J. recently published in America, the magazine he edits, seems a heartfelt [...]
30
08, 2017
Islam Examined, Part 1
If Westerners were to stop looking at Islam through the lens of Political Correctness, they would fear for the future [...]
3
05, 2017
“Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace”
The prayer that begins with this petition is my favorite and the favorite of millions of people of various religious [...]
20
04, 2017
A Reflection on Pride and Humility
Two of Jesus’ parables give special emphasis to humility. The Parable of the Guests (Luke 14) explains how being humble [...]
12
04, 2017
The Other Side of Forgiveness
We are reminded of the importance of forgiving others every time we recite the Lord’s Prayer and ask God to [...]
22
03, 2017
Everyday Grace
Last Sunday, as I stood in line to receive communion, I noticed an elderly couple across from me. Both were [...]
15
03, 2017
The Gospel and Politics
The people in the Bible group were discussing the Gospel messages of love: in particular, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself” [...]
14
02, 2017
The Catholic Hierarchy Disappoint Again
The Catholic hierarchy in the U.S. have disappointed Catholics in the past, and they are doing so again, this time [...]