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The scenes and energy from Pope Francis’ visit to Congo are bringing attention to a part of the world where two things are manifestly evident: violence and persecution are strong, but the faith is stronger.

In the myth of chance, reason itself loses its footing on which to stand. For in a world of random accidents, there is no objective truth to build upon or assert.

Christian leaders, popes, and early Church Fathers have long recognized that Christians can imitate athletes in the way they train and compete.

What does it mean to be a Catholic scientist?

Bishop David Kagan, D.D., P.A., J.C.L., was born in Waukegan, Illinois, Nov. 9, 1949, and grew up in Spring Grove. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa an S.T.B. in Sacred Theology and M.A. in Sacred Theology and a licentiate in Canon Law all from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. Bishop Kagan was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Arthur J. O'Neill in 1975. He served the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois, in several parishes both as associate pastor and pastor. He has served as chaplain for Maria Linden and for the Poor Clare Colettines in Rockford.

Fr. Shane Deman is the Vice-Rector of Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis Missouri. He is a priest of the Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa, and has served in two parishes and in two different high schools. He became the Vocation Director in 2015 and the Director of the Continuing Education of Clergy in 2017. He is also the cohost of the podcast Outcast Catholic. Fr. Deman earned a BA in Music and Philosophy from the University of St. Thomas and an S.T.D. in Fundamental Theology from the Gregorian University in Rome.

Genuine science and Christianity have never been at odds with one another.

What sorts of things should we keep in mind to develop a specifically Catholic view of drinking?

The life of an athlete is demanding, and the temptation to become overly focused on oneself is always present.

The qualities that make one a good athlete bring with them a unique set of vulnerabilities.