Shaun McAfee
N. Catholic Register
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Past articles by Shaun:
When Your Kids Leave the Church — What Would St. Monica Do?
When it might seem like we have nothing left, we have prayer. → Read More
The Uninteresting Story of the Mardi Gras Colors
What do the purple, gold and green mean? → Read More
If You Want to Make the Most of Christmas, Do Penance in Advent
Just as we don’t confuse the wedding ceremony with the reception, we shouldn’t confuse Christmas with Advent. → Read More
The Curious Case of John XXIII
Sometimes history looks a little more like spaghetti than a straight timeline of events. And the case of Pope John XXIII — and the case of the Johns before him — can be no different. I’m thinking of my brother who used to say, “History is the most boring subject. You’re living in the past!” Well, sometimes the past is more interesting than it looks. Pope John XXIII was a pope of many surprises.… → Read More
Archbishop Gomez Urges Prayer, Support for Those Affected by Winter Storm
Blackouts in Texas have created shortages of energy, food, and water, forcing the region to suspend classes, create “warming centers” for the elderly, and issue alerts to boil tap water because of blackouts at water treatment plants. → Read More
5 Cookbooks for Catholics Who Like to Eat and Drink
Cooking with monks, saints, the Von Trapp family and the Pontifical Swiss Guard → Read More
The Oldest Structures in Many States are Catholic
The age of each church is interesting, but the sense of the tradition is breathtaking. → Read More
Was St. Athanasius Preaching for Sola Scriptura?
St. Athanasius preached the Bible, but also protected its proper use. → Read More
4 Incredible Pilgrimages That Are Closer Than You Think
I love pilgrimages and I also love meeting other Catholics, and hope to see you at one of these locations! → Read More
The Power of One Courageous Altar Server
The seldom-told story of the patron saint of altar servers. → Read More
The Cannon Accident That Helped Aloysius Gonzaga Become a Saint
Gratitude to God frees us from sin. → Read More
The Cannon Accident That Helped Aloysius Gonzaga Become a Saint
Gratitude to God frees us from sin. → Read More
Practical Advice for Lent
Focus on these things and Easter will be, hands down, the best day of the entire year. → Read More
What Every Father Needs to Know
I’m not a perfect father, but if there is one thing I consider essential to raising my sons, it’s this. → Read More
What Every Father Needs to Know
I’m not a perfect father, but if there is one thing I consider essential to raising my sons, it’s this. → Read More
I Just Got My Kids a Prayer Journal—Here's Why
A prayer journal is a proven means of chronicling our growth with and in the Lord. There are few better ways to aid us in our faith, hope... → Read More
The Hidden Meaning of the Gifts in “12 Days of Christmas”
This interpretation gives the song significantly more meaning that does its shell of secular gift-giving. → Read More
A Fun Family Tradition to Keep Christmas Alive for Your Children
It does often seem as though, much as we try to remember that Christmas begins on Christmas—everything before it being Advent—the tra... → Read More
11 Amazing Facts I Just Learned About Benedict XVI's Childhood
Reading of his early life presented a whole new understanding of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to me and I am deeply impressed with the rest... → Read More
For George H.W. Bush, One Final Hail to the Chief
In his 94 years, he saw and did more than the best of fiction novelists could conjure about a single man. → Read More