The saving gift of fatherhood June 17, 2021By Timothy P. O'Malley Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Uncategorized I expected fatherhood to change the routines of my life. Everyone told me it would. Goodbye, sleep. Hello, collapsing in exhaustion at 8 p.m. What I did not suppose was the way fatherhood would be an occasion for conversion.
Back to basics June 16, 2021By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom Happiness is putting God first, and letting everything else go. I can’t say I have always done that, but I know that is the secret of happiness.
Serving platters, books, a broken fridge, and other excitement (7 Quick Takes) June 12, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Finding happiness in the simple things
Eucharist: Sacrament of unity June 11, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Eucharist, Feature Pundits often remind us that our nation is badly divided – politically, culturally and economically. We can scarcely agree on anything, even fundamental truths and values. Nor do we hesitate to assign blame for these divisions. Anyone with an electronic device can join in the fray and many do. Few offer suggestions for healing these […]
Miracles are everywhere June 11, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The other night, just as I was about to turn out the light at bedtime, my sons started asking about miracles.
Seven surprising places to find God this summer June 9, 2021By Laura Kelly Fanucci Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Environment, Feature, Guest Commentary Here are seven places you might delight to encounter God with your family this summer.
Laying the groundwork for peace June 7, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Imagine also if we put the same effort that has characterized the pandemic response into achieving world peace, or addressing climate change, or alleviating poverty in general.
The Visit of the Cicadas June 6, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window A poetic tribute to Brood X, the 17-year cicadas
Summer foods, pasta art, and partying with cicadas (7 Quick Takes) June 4, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s June, and every day I answer the question, “How many school days are left?”
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque and First Friday Devotions: The Year of the Eucharist June 3, 2021By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Eucharist, Fertile Soil The heart is the center of our being. and the seat of our emotions and love. The Sacred Heart of Jesus symbolizes his great love for humanity.
Sensitive to incense/Words of consecration June 3, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about the use of incense and the words of consecration.
The oldest cathedral and the newest challenge June 2, 2021By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Baltimore Basilica, Commentary, The Catholic Difference It’s now the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, but for native Baltimoreans of a certain vintage (like me) it is, was, and always will be “the Old Cathedral:” the first of its kind in the United States
