Author Archives: Fr. John Laffoon

Youth ministry jumps back into full swing this fall at CCA! Youth group offers times for deep conversations about God, the Bible, cultural happenings, and following Jesus faithfully as teenagers….

If Mr. Rogers were still alive, and he invited you for conversation and coffee, you’d joyfully clear your schedule to make that happen, right? Why? Well, he might be the…

Yesterday we remembered Jesus’ ascension to the Father. This Sunday we will remember and celebrate his ascension together. Today, we remember the life of the great reformer, John Calvin. Desiring…

“Augustus Toplady (1740-78), though a gentle and pious parish priest, was capable of extraordinary bitterness in controversy. He is chiefly remembered today as the author of the hymn ‘Rock of…

When [Pope] Nicholas [IV] died [1292], there was disagreement among the cardinals. Some insisted that the pope should be experienced in worldly matters, a man who understood the intrigues and…