Coronavirus and ‘Hollywood Squares’ March 16, 2020By John Garvey Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary, Intellect and Virtue The novel coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, late last year has affected higher education like nothing I have experienced in my time as a university president.
The black Catholic nun every American should know March 9, 2020By Shannen Dee Williams Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary As we celebrate women’s history month this March, I encourage every person to commit the name of Anne Marie Becraft and her revolutionary fight against slavery and racism in the American Catholic Church and nation at large to memory.
Lenten silence amid turmoil March 3, 2020By Effie Caldarola Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary, Lent In the midst of trial and worry, we seek the intimacy of this powerful and mysterious force we call God. Let Lent open us to grace, to see the big picture, even if it’s impossible to imagine 15 Milky Ways.
Why we should care about the beloved Amazon February 18, 2020By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary The plight of the Amazon is a wicked problem demanding enormous resources and focus from a variety of countries, yet without certainty of the results nor the avoidance of unintended consequences.
The Gift of St. Valentine’s Day February 13, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle The stories surrounding the life of St. Valentine teach us that sacrifice is the ultimate gift that love demands of us.
Black history is Catholic history February 6, 2020By Shannen Dee Williams Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary As we mark this 94th annual celebration of black history during February, I encourage all Catholics interested in justice, reconciliation and peace to commit to learning about the central place of black people in the church’s long and complex history.
Meeting God on holy ground January 26, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle The revival of interest in the work of Fred Rogers indicates that our society yearns for the culture of respect and love of neighbor that he tried to foster.
Letter to a failing heroin addict December 16, 2019By Timothy A. McCarthy Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary In 40 years of working with the addicted, I have learned that these negative behaviors block the positive power of grace.
Turkey Bowl at 100: Augie Miceli still teaching, leading November 27, 2019By Jason Smith Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Turkey Bowl The best thing you can do in life is be a consistent, positive example to your family. Teach them to be punctual. Teach them to be a good influence on their community. And, most essential, teach them how to provide care and love to other people, especially those in your family.
A home for generation woke November 19, 2019By Katie Prejean McGrady Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary No generation is perfect, each facing unique challenges, each having distinct personality and peculiarities that others mock and question. But, millennials seem to carry the ire of everyone.
Remarks of Professor James O’Hara November 14, 2019By James O'Hara Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Erasmus called Thomas “the only genius in England.” Samuel Johnson said, “he was the person of greatest virtue these islands ever produced.”
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Dismissed and dissed? November 14, 2019By Effie Caldarola Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary, Saints I hope Governor Cuomo does build a St. Cabrini statue, expressing the strength and vision of a woman who should not be dismissed easily.
