Conscience and grace: A Lenten meditation February 22, 2018By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference Lent calls us to embrace the humility of the Gospel publican and confess that we have sinned, knowing that God’s mercy can heal what is broken in us if we cooperate with his grace.
The Oblate Sisters of Providence: An American story February 22, 2018By Diane Batts Morrow Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Guest Commentary In responding to the call of their teaching mission, the Oblate Sisters nurtured the minds and souls of black folk, the very elements of black existence white society routinely denied.
Can blessed automobile be auctioned? February 14, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle answers a question on whether blessed objects can be sold.
Three cheers for Lucas February 13, 2018By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary, Respect Life, Video In a week dominated by the Winter Olympics and news of partisan combat (of course) in Washington, D.C., I am transfixed by the contagious smile of one little boy named Lucas Warren.
Lesson in love February 9, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church In the wake of the death of her brother-in-law, Rita Buettner encourages readers to build a legacy of love.
Men without conviction, churches without people February 8, 2018By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference Christianity is dying in western Europe. But the Gospel has power, and those who believe that, and preach it in the conviction that it can transform and ennoble lives, can still get a hearing.
In praise of Catholic caregivers February 6, 2018By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle It is important that Catholics remain confident in answering the call to serve while also upholding the beliefs that have been handed down to us by Christ.
The best Lent ever February 6, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop When we look at Lent as the herald of a new springtime in our spiritual lives, then, I would hope, Lenten practices would no longer seem like unwelcome intrusions into our comfort. Rather, they are harbingers of hope for a more Christ-centered way of life.
A boy and his dog February 1, 2018By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom I think it’s fair to say that my dog saved my life. I would come home from grade school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Essex. Our little apartment was empty. My father was absent. My mother was working. My older brother and sisters were either in school or at work. But my dog, King, was there.
Amen: Boring in eye of beholder January 30, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Western Vicariate When we choose to stay in our own little world, it’s not because we are hateful or uneducated or racist. Some like the hustle, bustle and skyline. I’ll take the calm, rolling hills and serenity.
Straight to heaven?/ Responsibility for grandchildren January 24, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about going to heaven and the responsibility for taking care of the faith of grandchildren.
Say ‘yes’ to God’s plan December 26, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church As we look at the New Year ahead of us, it’s impossible to know what opportunities and challenges we will encounter during the next 365 days. We have no choice but to say yes to all of it, even the unknowns.
