Can the laity save the church? October 31, 2023By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Whatever path leads to the church of tomorrow, it depends on the laity getting involved in its revitalization.
Catholic media use is on the upswing August 27, 2023By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Journalism Church leaders should want to be in the game, not standing on the sidelines while others control the messaging
When it comes to homilies, we can do better July 26, 2023By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary While no one homiletic style will please all Catholics, an awful lot of us pew warmers are complaining about the quality, or lack thereof, of the sermons we hear.
‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Succession’: What makes a good dad? June 13, 2023By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Movie & Television Reviews If “Succession” is a close examination of humanity gone bad, “Ted Lasso” is refreshingly aspirational.
More than ever, we need diocesan news media May 16, 2023By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Journalism As the church celebrates World Communications Day May 21, I would argue that developing “membership magazines” is an incomplete assessment of what the People of God need — indeed, of what the church needs.
A season of change, a time of hope December 29, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary In the darkest days of winter, we are filled with new hope, just as when we hold that new child.
Expanding the circle of protection September 12, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Respect Life Some Catholics may oppose the death penalty but are just fine with abortion, while others proudly declare that life is sacred but support the warehousing and execution of prisoners.
Appreciating good homilies June 20, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary Wherever two or three Catholics are gathered, at some point, there is certain to be grumbling about preaching.
A tale of two weddings June 3, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Marriage & Family Life Opportunities for witness and evangelization are everywhere and all about us.
How to get past the polarization April 25, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary We need to listen respectfully to each other. Then we need to seek areas of agreement.
Evening news despair and Easter hope April 12, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Easter, Guest Commentary A news anchor’s grim highlights of Armageddon will never be the last word. But the final chapter has been written already by the Lord of Easter.
Lessons to be learned from Ukraine’s witness March 9, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, War in Ukraine The scenes of brave Ukrainians standing in front of tanks, making Molotov cocktails, picking up arms to fight an overwhelming aggressor, taps into some powerful American myths about righteous struggles and David vs. Goliath contests.
