Catholic marriage prep: We want the whole feast, please! February 8, 2023By Ava Lalor OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Marriage & Family Life As the church reimagines marriage prep, I would love for parishes to offer different levels of catechesis depending upon a couple’s background, age and life experience.
Question Corner: Must I believe in and follow apparitions? February 7, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner No Catholic is obligated to follow any of the devotional “rules” accompanying a particular private revelation or to take on any of the prayers urged by the seers of an apparition.
Merciful like the Father February 6, 2023By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Health Care Even a glance at the Gospel shows us that healing the sick – physically and spiritually – was at the heart of Jesus’ earthly ministry.
What does it taste like? February 5, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Some questions are difficult to answer. What is it like to receive the Eucharist? What is it like to believe that this life we are enjoying is just a part of a whole extraordinary journey that leads us to God?
4 tips for building a media-smart family February 5, 2023By Sister Nancy Usslemann OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Youth Ministry Living virtuously with our media requires communicating together to become a media-smart family.
Here is the simplest way to share faith with kids February 4, 2023By Laura Kelly Fanucci OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Youth Ministry We can’t simply drop kids off at Catholic school or religious education classes and consider the job done.
Let good prevail February 2, 2023By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom Fortunately the United States and its allies continue to provide weapons, food and logistical support to the people of Ukraine. Our prayer is that good will prevail over the evil of Putin.
Living my Lenten discipline through the lessons of Black History Month February 1, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice King’s long-ago observation rang true: The 11 o’clock hour on Sunday is the most segregated in America.
Memories of a saint February 1, 2023By Adrienne Curry Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Feature, Racial Justice Throughout her life, Sister Thea pioneered the rights of African Americans in the Catholic Church and refused to accept the racial injustices she witnessed within her community.
Question Corner: Leaving early and the paschal candle January 30, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner The final blessing is the official conclusion of the Mass, so — in that sense — once the final blessing is said, Mass is over and you may leave without technically missing any of the Mass.
An open letter to Marie Kondo: Thanks for sparking my joy January 28, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Dear Marie, I’m grinning ear to ear. I hear you’ve given up on a tidy house—and that you’re happier for it.
Question Corner: Burning or burying sacramentals? And why use holy water? January 25, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner If you have sacramental objects which you no longer need but which are still in relatively good shape, the best and easiest thing to do is pass them along to someone else who could use them.
