Prayers for the sick October 15, 2019By John Garvey Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Intellect and Virtue I’ve been thinking lately about prayers for the sick.
Accompanied by angels October 10, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We want to believe the sun will rise tomorrow and we’ll embrace the fullness of another day. We must live life with that hope. There is no other way.
What kind of “believers”? October 10, 2019By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference Catholicism is dying in the German-speaking world, not because the Gospel has been proclaimed and found incredible or hard, but because it hasn’t been proclaimed with joy, confidence, and zeal.
Does heaven pass away?/ Mixed marriage and children October 10, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on heaven and raising children in the faith when in a mixed marriage.
Life and control, good and evil October 8, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The power of evil destroys life. We share the power of God when we give life.
Why our son is in seminary October 4, 2019By Kathryn and Larry Kirby Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary A mother and father share their reasons for supporting their son’s exploration of the priesthood.
When life is turbulent, pray October 3, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Turbulence is an unwelcome experience, but it also serves a purpose. It reminds us that we really are flying 35,000 feet above the earth, and that’s not without risk.
Fall shows off marvels of creation September 27, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Bring on the flavors of the harvest and the memories of a tree at my boyhood home that burst into brightness every year, and I’ll accept the shorter days and longer shadows.
Status of Medjugorje/ True cross of Christ September 26, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on the status of Medjugorje and the true cross of Christ.
Conscience and its enemies September 24, 2019By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary Should doctors and nurses be forced to take part in procedures that violate their conscience? It’s a timely question. New federal regulations to enforce existing conscience protection laws are being challenged in federal courts.
Make room for the essential September 24, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As we begin the start of a new school year, and children and young people are filling their backpacks for a season of new opportunities, maybe we, too, can take the time to look at what’s filling our lives.
Biblical wisdom for expectant, ‘older’ mothers September 19, 2019By Elise Italiano Ureneck Filed Under: Bible, Commentary, Guest Commentary There is a special kind of humiliation (and humor, if you’re a good sport), reserved for pregnant women who skew a little bit above the average age of moms in this country.