In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues April 2, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Coronavirus We can find solace in knowing that holy people such as St. Isaac Jogues have also been separated from reception of the Blessed Sacrament. Maybe we can find courage and perseverance in their example.
Fear itself April 2, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary So often in Scripture Jesus says to his followers and to us, “Be not afraid.” He’s not asking us to ignore our problems or neglect our loved ones or deny our feelings. He is inviting us to rise above our feelings of fear, to encounter the greatness and glory of God, and in a spirit of humility and contrition to open our hearts to him, perhaps as never before.
Grief and loss in the time of COVID-19 April 1, 2020By Father Lawrence Johnson Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary Grief is an unwelcome but inevitable presence in our lives. And we will live through it.
Pie plate connection March 29, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Small acts of kindness show how connected we are – and can be – in a world that sometimes feels so focused on individual happiness.
I’ve been exposed to the coronavirus — I think March 27, 2020By Chaz Muth Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary What I came to learn during my confinement is that you don’t have to have symptoms to be a carrier of COVID-19 and spread it to others.
Finding healing after tragedy or loss March 25, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle There is no predictable timing for healing from loss but there are things we can do to help ourselves get through that painful period.
Church’s stance on organ donation/ Endorsing candidates March 19, 2020By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on the Church’s stance on organ donation and endorsing candidates.
Education in the time of coronavirus March 18, 2020By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus Catholic parents should seize this as an opportunity to reinforce our beliefs and values in our children.
Our Christian calling and social distancing March 17, 2020By Elise Italiano Ureneck Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary The global phenomenon of imposed isolation provides an important moment to call to mind the many people who experience “social distancing” as a daily, lived reality — most often not of their choosing.
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.
A good and upright man March 11, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary, Lent Joseph is a strong role model for someone who accepts the will of the Lord and lives it out.
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.