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Ash Wednesday: Guided by St. Clare of Assisi

February 16, 2021
By Shemaiah Gonzalez
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Lent

This Lent, I call on St. Clare of Assisi to show me the way. I need a sister in Christ to lead me through Lent radically different than in Lents past — to embrace penance, conversion and self-sacrifice as Jesus refines me.

Wording of Nicene Creed/ Conflicted about cremation

February 15, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about language in the Nicene Creed and the Catholic position on cremation.

Xin Nian Kuai Le! A Chinese dumpling recipe

February 14, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes

Remember way back at the beginning of the pandemic when we were all jockeying for yeast and discussing sourdough starters? It seems like a distant memory. Lately, I feel I’m thinking more about which local restaurant I want to support tonight.

Our Chinese New Year festivities and other highlights from the week (7 Quick Takes)

February 12, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Welcome to the Year of the Ox.

Go beyond the headlines

February 11, 2021
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Feature, Journalism

In addition to the crucifix on the wall in your home, the Catholic Review wants to be there to help you live your Catholic faith, day in and day out.

Need a laugh? Meet the Zoom kitten attorney

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

I’ve been thinking just how much we all need to laugh right now.

Claudette Colvin: The spark before Rosa Parks

February 9, 2021
By Carole Norris Greene
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Racial Justice

On March 2, 1955, Claudette was a 15-year-old frightened Black girl who refused to give up her seat to a white woman on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She was jailed nine months before Rosa Parks was arrested for the same civil disobedience, but not in the same way.

A Catholic call for unity

February 9, 2021
By Hanael Bianchi
Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil

A call for unity without truth is the tool of con artists. Instead, unity must be based on the word of God, the sword which Jesus brings.

A winter walk with friends

February 6, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Yesterday, many, many months since our last visit together, my friends and I decided to get together for a walk.

Winter beauty, food and fun (7 Quick Takes)

February 6, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

~1~ A few months ago, my husband installed Christmas lights on our back deck. We have always admired our neighbors’ string of multicolored lights on their back deck. If I wake up in the middle of the night, I look out our bedroom window and see theirs and think how cheerful and friendly they are. […]

What yoga means to me

February 5, 2021
By Suzanna Molino Singleton
Filed Under: Commentary, Snippets of Faith

We practice yoga how it suits us best. For me, this form of exercise is quite spiritual and connects me deeper to my faith. Perhaps it is that way – or can be – for you.

Worth a Shot: Vaccinated During Catholic Schools Week

February 4, 2021
By Robyn Barberry
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Schools, Unconditional

We received our first round of coronavirus vaccines and THAT is worth celebrating.

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