One of the most common misunderstandings we have in our modern culture is that Christian faith is somehow at enmity with our humanity. For example, priests are often asked things like, “So, are you allowed to drink beer?” or “Is it bad to smoke cigars?” Moreover, a common critique people have of the Church is that it has too many rules, bec...

The spring morning dawned bright and clear as the sisters began yet another day serving the poor and elderly in their community. They began with Mass, said their morning prayers, and then ate breakfast as usual. The normal tasks were next: washing, cleaning, and preparing food for the residents in their nursing home. Such was the daily routine...