Author Archives: Thomas Griffin

Thomas Griffin 4/1/21 (For Catholic Exchange) Pandemic restrictions impacted Christian worship during their holiest of weeks in March 2020, but those regulations have had continued negative consequences on the faith throughout the course of the last year or so. This is a pivotal issue because humanity truly runs the course established by religion because ourContinue reading “Religion, Culture and Pandemic Worship”

Thomas Griffin 3/25/21 (For Crisis Magazine) In a time when our nation, through the Equality Act, is attempting to redefine sex as a matter of thought, and when our culture states that empowered women are those that choose themselves over family or abortion over sacrifice, Mary stands as a witness to who women are calledContinue reading “The Annunciation’s Message to Women and Culture”

Thomas Griffin 3/19/21 (For Busted Halo) As a rookie father of only five months or so, I often find myself turning to St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, during this time of change in my life. Although Jesus’ stepfather never says a word in the Bible and is only mentioned a handful of times,Continue reading “Turning to St. Joseph as a Rookie Father”

Thomas Griffin 3/18/21 (For Catholic Exchange) The feast of St. Patrick (March 17th) and the feast of St. Joseph (March 19th) are often journeyed through in such quick, celebratory fashion that one can easily miss the divine intelligence which has ordained that these two men of faith be celebrated so close to one another. TheirContinue reading “Calling Forth Faith: St. Patrick and St. Joseph”

Thomas Griffin 3/16/21 (For The Federalist) St. Patrick’s Day often comes and goes quickly with the usual highlights of shamrock lights, pints of Guinness, and parades, staples of celebrating this saint who helped convert Ireland to Christianity more than 1,500 years ago. What often escapes notice, however, is the radical nature of Patrick’s life. So,Continue reading “There’s A Lot More To Saint Patrick Than Shamrocks And Guinness”

Thomas Griffin 3/15/21 (For Crisis Magazine) All great parents discern what is best for their children by weighing what keeps them safe and what is best for their development into adulthood. This has been a year when countless families have spent more time together than ever before. An opinion column for The New York Times entitled “I HateContinue reading “The Perils of Pandemic Parenting”

Thomas Griffin 3/12/21 (For Busted Halo) One day, on a visit to an old seminary in my diocese, I found myself alone in a chapel which was devoted solely to Eucharistic adoration. I had ventured to the seminary for some private prayer since I had no plans for the day and was desiring some extraContinue reading “3:00 P.M. Worship: The Hour for Giving Christ Our Utmost Attention”

Thomas Griffin 2/23/21 Currently, the number of executive orders signed by President Biden has eclipsed the forty-mark while reversals of Trump policies and heated debates between Democrats and Republicans are guaranteed to continue regarding what is best for the future of the country. Both sides claim they are right; they each claim to be onContinue reading “Abolishing Truth: The Equality and Do No Harm Act”

Thomas Griffin 2/19/21 (THE FEDERALIST) Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of the archdiocese of Detroit is making headlines for his efforts to push Catholic parishes and other religious groups to return to normal, pre-COVID worship services. On Feb. 9, Vigneron issued a statement noting his diocese will remove the dispensation put in place last March excusing Catholics fromContinue reading “Our Obligation to Go Back to Church in Person”