The quest to be ‘somebody’ online forgets who we really are April 26, 2021By Brett Robinson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Parenting Our dignity comes from the fact that God has created us and we have a soul that is cherished by him. The fact that young people seek YouTube stardom so passionately should be a wake-up call to the church.
The cicadas are coming and other poems (7 Quick Takes) April 24, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Cicadas, Commentary, Open Window 7 poems sharing 7 topics on my mind, including the impending arrival of the cicadas
The gift of infertility April 22, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There is an emptiness and sorrow to infertility that is hard to describe.
The grace to bloom where we’re planted April 21, 2021By Elise Italiano Ureneck Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary His life was enriched by a community that chose him, not the other way around. It took an investment of time — well more than a decade — to reap the benefits.
When life gives you frozen lemonade… April 21, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It feels very special to find a few minutes during the day to make a quick, frozen treat.
Making memories April 20, 2021By John Garvey Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Intellect and Virtue In “De Rerum Natura,” Lucretius observes critically, “Some people sacrifice life itself for the sake of statues and a title.” We make the same mistake in trying to immortalize ourselves on the internet.
Neighborly love April 20, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church This Easter season, may we experience moments of great joy. And may we also find comfort in the promise of eternal life for ourselves and all those we love.
7 Poetic Highlights from Our Week (7 Quick Takes) April 17, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Today, I’m trying 7 different poetic forms. I hope this is half as entertaining to read as it was to try to write them.
Up with the birds April 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There’s something extraordinary about introducing the birds to the first light of the day.
Divine cancel culture April 14, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature Happily, though, there is such a thing as a “good” cancel culture. It does not originate on social media or the airwaves. Rather, the good cancel culture comes from the heart of God. It is the stunning truth that God, in his mercy and love, has cancelled our sins.
Sacraments and Eastern Catholics/ Marriage open to children April 13, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner, Respect Life Father Doyle fields questions about the sacraments and Eastern Catholics, and entering marriage being open to children.
Still answering her calling April 13, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature Whether it’s crocheting an afghan for the newest grandchild or attempting to shoot your age on the golf course, many spend retirement expanding or refining a hobby. Then there is Paula Gentile.
