Treats for a Sunday, toy trains, and other pandemic fun (7 Quick Takes) March 5, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1~ Did we give up desserts for Lent? Maybe? Probably? But Sundays are Sundays. So, this past Sunday I was thinking of making homemade apple pie. Then I thought of Rice Krispie treats—so much easier and faster to make. They were even more popular than the pie would have been, and they took hardly any […]
Ruling the heart March 5, 2021By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The struggle for power and domination has gone on for centuries, but women save the world by ruling the heart. And in so doing, they will save the world.
Burial in non-Catholic cemetery/ Anxious as death draws near March 4, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Divine Worship, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about burial in non-Catholic cemetery and knowing God’s love as death draws near.
Doing the impossible March 4, 2021By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Lent, Light One Candle, Saints It is freeing to abandon our cares to God and focus on the necessary tasks that have been put before us.
The fish-stick dilemma March 4, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Lent, The Domestic Church As we focus on growing closer to Jesus, may we carve out time and opportunities to walk with him in joy. If that happens to include fish sticks for dinner, let me know what time I should be there.
Washing dishes for Lent March 4, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window We are blessed to have dirty dishes to wash.
We need rituals to mourn March 2, 2021By Laura Kelly Fanucci Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary Theologians and liturgists praise the power of rituals at the core of our faith. Rhythms of prayer and traditions of worship orient our lives toward God and set a solid foundation in an ever-shifting world.
This Lent, risk prayer March 1, 2021By Father Richard Malloy, S.J. Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Lent Don’t underestimate yourself. God has need of the talents you have been given. Prayer shows us how to use and multiply our gifts.
A Lent full of promise, steak success, cooking with children, and more (7 Quick Takes) February 27, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window This Lent holds a different kind of hope and promise.
Archbishop Lori reflects on the Year of St. Joseph February 26, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, Year of St. Joseph St. Joseph’s example and intercession should encourage each of us to do our part in building up the household of the Church by a spirit of prayer, by a willing spirit of service, and by our witness to Christ.
Reason for celibacy/ Blessing for non-sacramental marriage? February 25, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about reason for celibacy in the priesthood and a blessing for non-sacramental marriages.
Pandemic Stories (or why there’s a Nerf gun in the tub) February 25, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our daily lives are different in so many ways, transformed suddenly almost a year ago and then evolving bit by bit every day.