New book highlights 12 historic homilies delivered in times of crisis June 24, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Books, Commentary, The Narthex Spanning a time frame from the fourth century to the present, the carefully-selected works show how some of the Church’s greatest clergymen applied the word of God and the teachings of the Church to moments of crisis.
Seeking correction on Virgin Mary; Church change on death penalty? June 19, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle answers queries about the Blessed Virgin Mary and the position of the Catholic Church against the use of the death penalty.
The USCCB Meeting, Jordan Peterson, and the “Nones” June 18, 2019By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire What is particularly sad to me is that the commentariat, especially in regard to religion, has become so polarized and ideologically driven that the most elementary distinctions aren’t made and the most broad-brush analyses are commonplace.
Spell it out June 18, 2019By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional A young super-speller tells his story.
A dad at heart June 13, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary No, my father wasn’t famous, but he was my dad. He passed away in 2003. And just like Kelly Conway said of her father, my siblings and I would say, “We knew he would have to leave us someday, but that day came too soon.”
When less – or different – is more June 11, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As the first blossoms of spring transition into the vibrant greens of early summer, may we be open to the opportunities that lie ahead, recognizing that each of us can contribute to our family, our community, and our world in different ways at different moments.
A Catholic Apologist in the NFL June 6, 2019By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle “The most important goal of a single Catholic man is to get his soul to heaven,” Zuerlein says, “but the most important goal of a married Catholic man expands to getting not only his own soul to heaven, but also those of his wife and children. It’s almost as if, as a result of the love that you share, you have one soul as a family.”
The gift of our selves June 6, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom On any given day, we may not remember all the things that Jesus said and did. But we do know that God came to be with us. That’s what really matters.
No more half-measures June 4, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary Half-measures. Let’s be done with them, especially in this season when we continue to celebrate the full outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon his church.
Selling the sizzle at a parish near you June 1, 2019By Greg Erlandson Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary I think we need parishes to start using their ingenuity to get people’s attention.
Michael Busch obituary gave incomplete report May 31, 2019By Doug Graham Filed Under: Commentary, Letter to the Editor He repeatedly legislated in violation of Catholic belief and teaching.
The Eucharist and Christ’s love May 23, 2019By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle Ultimately, adoration opens our hearts to the reality of Christ’s love, empowering us to return to our everyday lives and relationships inspired to follow in his footsteps by making sacrifices and being willing to do what is right for the sake of others.