John Clark

Prayers for our leaders? In Politics and Prayer, John Clark says that part of being good Catholic citizens is to pray for our leaders, whoever they may be.

Even though many Catholics hope for Purgatory after death, John Clark points out that the saints remind us that God desires us to go straight to Heaven.

Pope Francis just canonized seven saints. John Clark takes a brief look at their lives and their immortal words that inspire Catholics around the world.

After a year of losing weight, John Clark looks back on his successes and frustrations, and cautions that we often overemphasize the physical appearance.

John Clark reflects on his friendship with Fr. Constantine Belisarius; priest, confessor, theologian, counselor, confidant, scholar, and spiritual warrior.

A story of loving fathers and noble dreams. John Clark recounts the story of a homeschool father who loved his son's dream so much that he made it his own.

John Clark never met Mother Teresa. But we forget that we may be surrounded by other saints - who haven't been canonized. They may even be still alive!

John Clark says it's the quality time we provide them that our families notice most. Particularly when we're tired and spent and have nothing left to give.

On the 38th anniversary of the election of Pope John Paul I, John Clark looks back at some of this little-known pope’s wonderful writings and speeches.

John Clark breaks down Pascal's Wager into handy thoughts. It's a challenge to live as though God existed, and it's infuriated atheists for centuries.

John Clark suggests that not only is the existence of conscience evidence for God, but it is also a powerful force to bring people nearer to Him.

John Clark debunks the myth that the Catholic Faith is no fun. In fact, it’s infinitely more than fun—and our children need to know this.

Modernity has quietly abandoned the Western Canon, though it’s easier than ever to access these great books. John Clark proposes a Catholic family response.

Legend has it that St. Bonaventure was saved and given his name by another famous saint. John Clark introduces the Seraphic Doctor with 11 inspiring quotes.

John Clark ponders the recent life and death of Sr. Cecilia Maria of Argentina, her wonderful Catholic example for living—and a smile that will last forever

John Clark says that the Seton Graduation is meant to embrace the joy of accomplishment but it's become a celebration of family, friendships and the future.

Since ancient Rome, blaming Christians has been a popular game. John Clark reminds us that the modern media's finger-pointing fiasco is nothing new.

Today's buzzword is 'leadership'. But most leaders struggle with an inability to lead - largely because of a lack of moral vision. Should virtue come first?

Could sanity be judged by what you laugh at? Today, can we really laugh at anything? John Clark states that our humor shows us who we really are.

Becoming a full time homeschooling father this year taught John Clark that they don’t get near enough thanks, or even, recognition. He wants to change that.