Path for reform goes through Rome November 16, 2018By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Commentary, Guest Commentary Rome does indeed move slowly, but the U.S. bishops, who are clearly feeling the pressure from their people, are committed to applying pressure of their own.
Getting real about our challenges October 25, 2018By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary We need a church that recovers what it means to be a family, a family that can disagree and argue passionately about things, but also that loves one another.
Sweden’s Catholic past and future September 11, 2018By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary For the past 500 years, Catholicism has made little impression on Sweden. Yet perhaps even now in this ardently secular country, there are small signs of change.
Resolutions for 2018 January 2, 2018By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary If you are casting about for resolutions, or afraid you have too many of them, I have four suggestions that may save you either anxiety, guilt or both.
A plea for our fellow Catholics November 30, 2017By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary This Advent, stop worrying about Christmas presents and hanging lights, negotiating mall traffic or scouring the web for the perfect gift.
In praise of millennials August 26, 2017By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Young Adult Ministry These are the millennials that I’m proud of. Those who study or work overseas, or volunteer to serve others in this country, get to know not just the people who look and act and believe like them, but also those who do not.
A Mass confusion July 17, 2017By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Worship & Sacraments With organ, guitar, drums or silence, it is our unity with the Lord that should be the pulse we quicken to.
