Last Thursday, May 3, two members of the theology and science departments, Stephen Pitts, S.J. and Todd Gruninger, addressed a very pressing modern issue: the duality of science and religion. In the presentation they had the audience questioning the basic underlying belief in both scientific reason and Catholic faith through a series of clever analogies and mind games.
Mr. Pitts,...
As we approach end of the Advent season, the Sacrament of Confession takes on heightened significance within the Catholic Church. Advent, a period of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Christ, serves as a unique and opportune time for believers to engage in the spiritual practice of confession.
The act of confessing one's sins and...
This February, about 1,500 youth and adult leaders came together at the Frisco Convention Center and fill the adjacent Embassy Suites for the annual Dallas Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC). Every year, the Diocese of Dallas holds this conference for youth at any stage of their faith journey to grow closer to God. The conference includes inspiring speakers, amazing bands,...
The United States leads the world in new incarcerations. The United States confines over 2 million individuals, the most in the world, and an increase of 500% since the 1980s (¦). 97% of federal-level convictions result from plea bargains. 94% of state criminal convictions result from plea bargains (¨). The recidivism rate in the United States is among the...