Are adjectives unholy, or just unhelpful? Father Thomas Dailey, O.S.F.S. shares how Pope Francis recently asked the faithful to delete the descriptive terms (such as "authentically Christian"), which can actually intensify the divisions in our polarized culture. Instead, says the pope, simple language better communicates the reality of life in Christ. More than a grammar lesson, the pope's insights show that our words have power to open others' hearts to the love of God.

When your early life is marked by trauma and at-risk behavior, how do you reshape your future? Duane Price, a recent graduate of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's De La Salle Vocational School, shares with producer Gina Christian how he learned to "own his voice" and choose to believe in himself -- so that he can help others do the same.

Is there such a thing as "Catholic sportsmanship"? Or are Catholics just as rough and tumble during gametime as any other athletes and fans? Veteran sports reporter John Knebels shares with Inside Catholic Philly.com how Catholic faith and identity is still at the heart of Catholic League sports in Philadelphia -- and where that spirit could use some extra practice.

Philadelphia's Catholic League football teams are back on the gridiron, and veteran sports journalist John Knebels shares with Inside CatholicPhilly.com what to expect this season, and which players and teams are destined for victory.

What's your story? Are yesterday's wounds injuring you and those around you in the present? Drawing on his long experience of working with at-risk youth, counselor Fred Trainer describes how coming to terms with past trauma can free you to forgive, and to embrace hope and healing in Christ.

Even in the worst of times -- such as the clerical abuse crisis -- Catholics can still discern the voice of their true Shepherd. Meghan Cokeley of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia shares with producer Gina Christian how the "sensus fidei" (the sense of faith) can guide laity who are living out their baptismal vows. Although church leaders can and do fail, Christ never abandons the flock for which he gave his very life.

What should lay people do at a time of crisis and heartache in the Catholic Church? Between scandals and secularization, do the people in the pews have any real power to create change for the better? Yes, says Meghan Cokeley, director of evangelization for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who shares with producer Gina Christian the inside story on how the Catholic Church is actually supposed to work, thanks to its "two dimensions."

Do spirits and spirituality mix? Yes, according to Oblate Father Thomas Dailey, as long as we're drinking to the joy of the Lord, and in fellowship with one another. Father Dailey draws on Dr. Michael Foley's popular book, "Drinking with the Saints," to show how we can lift both glasses and hearts with friends, and honor God by taking delight in his countless blessings. Cheers!

Young people aren't storming out of the Catholic Church; they're simply drifting away, as Bishop Robert Barron has pointed out. So how can an ancient faith speak to a new generation? Father Thomas Dailey, OSFS, shares his insights on evangelizing youth and young adults.

Is poverty a blessing? Yes, but only if it's the type that Jesus meant when he said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit." In the second of a two-part series, Father Arthur Purcaro, O.S.A. of Villanova University explains how spiritual poverty -- which recognizes that "all is gift" from God -- transforms hearts and builds the kingdom of God on earth.