Treating all with respect and dignity is foundational principle of civilized society January 13, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Blog, Feature, From the Archbishop When we begin to see and treat human life as disposable or we lose sight of that dignity possessed by all of God’s children, whether they are immigrants, the unborn, the elderly, the homeless, the addicted, or minorities, then we’ve lost our way as a human family and as a nation.
Let it snow (but not too much), a baptism photo, a final batch of Christmas cookies, and avocado toast (7 Quick Takes) January 11, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window If I can put in my snow request for the season, I would like one good snowstorm—maybe six inches or so—and then we can head into spring.
Conversion to the Gospel of life January 11, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Blog, Charity in Truth, From the Archbishop, Respect Life Intellectual conversion begins when we start asking questions and challenging assumptions.
Shopping on the spectrum January 11, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Unconditional It took an accidental trip to the grocery store with a child psychologist to help me to see the world through my autistic child’s eyes.
Starting the day with “Pastries for Parents” January 10, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window, Uncategorized Pastries for Parents.It’s such a lovely idea. You’ll take your child to school a half-hour early and sit in the cafeteria and talk about school and life and meet their friends and other parents. That’s the dream. The reality? Everyone has to wake up early, which naturally sets the whole day up for success. They’re […]
Amen: Ecclesiastes and 1968 January 10, 2018By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Blog, Local News Social media pronounces that there has never been this much discord and downright hate in our nation. I wasn’t around for the Civil War, but do recall the mess that was 1968.
Dispensation from abstinence/ Feelings after miscarriage January 10, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Blog, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about dispensation from abstinence and feelings after a miscarriage.
Goodness and virtue must not give way to violence and fear January 9, 2018By Bishop Denis J. Madden Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary, Urban Vicariate It’s not so much a question of how can we change those who commit violent acts as it is a question of how can I live a virtuous and good and decent life in the midst of daily tragedies.
Ego, be gone January 8, 2018By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Blog, Wit & Wisdom In 2018, Father Breighner suggests allowing God to enter our lives each day of the new year, so we can become the presence of God in our world.
Oh, I want pugs for Christmas. Oh, only pugs will do. January 6, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window This Christmas season as we were making paper towel snowmen and paper towel nativity figures to give as presents, I had an idea for a gift for a friend and her family.
A year in review January 5, 2018By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Blog, Guest Commentary, Uncategorized At the start of a new year, let’s take a moment to look back at some of those special moments from 2017.
It’s cold outside, preparing for Epiphany, great Christmas gifts, and a happy New Year (7 Quick Takes) January 4, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Open Window If the wind chill is 5 degrees on Thursday, how many cups of hot chocolate will Judy need when the wind chill is 15 degrees below zero on Friday?
