Commentary

Up with the birds

April 14, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

There’s something extraordinary about introducing the birds to the first light of the day.

Divine cancel culture

April 14, 2021
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

Happily, though, there is such a thing as a “good” cancel culture. It does not originate on social media or the airwaves. Rather, the good cancel culture comes from the heart of God. It is the stunning truth that God, in his mercy and love, has cancelled our sins.

Sacraments and Eastern Catholics/ Marriage open to children

April 13, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner, Respect Life

Father Doyle fields questions about the sacraments and Eastern Catholics, and entering marriage being open to children.

Still answering her calling

April 13, 2021
By Paul McMullen
Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature

Whether it’s crocheting an afghan for the newest grandchild or attempting to shoot your age on the golf course, many spend retirement expanding or refining a hobby. Then there is Paula Gentile.

Haiku Highlights from Easter (7 Quick Takes)

April 10, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Sharing seven haiku written during the Octave of Easter

An Easter full of hope

April 7, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

As I set our table for dinner, I thought of all the people who were part of our celebration even though they weren’t physically with us.

What if Eucharist is stolen?/ Still mortal sin to miss Mass?

April 7, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about what happens if the Eucharist is stolen and whether it is still a mortal sin to miss Ma

The Fourth Nail

April 6, 2021
By Father J. Collin Poston
Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Dust and Dewfall, Easter

For Holy Week and the Easter Season, Father J. Collin Poston composed the following poem.

Victory over death

April 3, 2021
By Father Joseph Breighner
Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Easter, Feature, Wit & Wisdom

None of us can pull ourselves out of the grave. But Jesus could. And so we put our faith in Him. Fear of death is normal. With human eyes we can only see a life ended.