The ideological hijacking of Pope St. John XXIII October 24, 2019By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference The dying parts of the Church are those still misreading John XXIII.
“We are better than this!” October 22, 2019By Sister Charmaine Krohe, SSND Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary I grew to know him as a friend, a fervent advocate for the poor, and as a quintessential leader and civil rights icon who fought for justice and equality for all, especially those he served.
A prayer for Pietro October 21, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Commentary, Snippets of Faith How is it people and young adults grow up Catholic, experience all there is taught to us about the Trinity through religion classes, nuns and priests’ instruction, get baptized, make first holy Communion, confess young sins in first reconciliation, invite a sponsor to touch our shoulder during Confirmation, take vows in matrimony … and then don’t have faith in God any longer?
Don’t let Halloween scare you October 17, 2019By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Memo to handwringing adults: Ghouls and goblins and various ghostly apparitions don’t exist, but lust, greed, pride, envy and anger most certainly do. And they are far more frightening.
Prayers for the sick October 15, 2019By John Garvey Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Intellect and Virtue I’ve been thinking lately about prayers for the sick.
Accompanied by angels October 10, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We want to believe the sun will rise tomorrow and we’ll embrace the fullness of another day. We must live life with that hope. There is no other way.
What kind of “believers”? October 10, 2019By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference Catholicism is dying in the German-speaking world, not because the Gospel has been proclaimed and found incredible or hard, but because it hasn’t been proclaimed with joy, confidence, and zeal.
Does heaven pass away?/ Mixed marriage and children October 10, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on heaven and raising children in the faith when in a mixed marriage.
Life and control, good and evil October 8, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The power of evil destroys life. We share the power of God when we give life.
Why our son is in seminary October 4, 2019By Kathryn and Larry Kirby Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary A mother and father share their reasons for supporting their son’s exploration of the priesthood.
When life is turbulent, pray October 3, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Turbulence is an unwelcome experience, but it also serves a purpose. It reminds us that we really are flying 35,000 feet above the earth, and that’s not without risk.
Fall shows off marvels of creation September 27, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Bring on the flavors of the harvest and the memories of a tree at my boyhood home that burst into brightness every year, and I’ll accept the shorter days and longer shadows.
