Posts by Andrew Swafford

On the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, a look at the Gospel passages mentioned in the Hail Mary.

What Catholics believe about Mary — including her Coronation, which we celebrate Aug. 22 — is deeply rooted in Scripture.

What we believe about Mary — including her Assumption into Heaven, celebrated Aug. 15 — is deeply rooted in Scripture.

Jesus won’t have one ounce more glory at the end of time than he does right now in the Eucharist.

Did God use Pagan ancient philosophers to pave the way for the Gospel?

We need to be more attentive to the first-century meaning of Jesus’ words, and not jump to 21st-century conclusions.

After he was called to be an Apostle of Jesus Christ, Judas betrayed his friend, Lord and Savior. Then, it got worse.

Pride and vanity are restrictive, turning us inward — ultimately making us sad, insecure, and restless. Humility is expansive.

Nothing brings us to despair faster than a sense of meaninglessness, a lack of purpose in our lives.

Where are we “lingering” in our old life and holding back in our conversion to Christ?