Commentary

Does heaven pass away?/ Mixed marriage and children

October 10, 2019
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions on heaven and raising children in the faith when in a mixed marriage.

Life and control, good and evil

October 8, 2019
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

The power of evil destroys life. We share the power of God when we give life.

Why our son is in seminary

October 4, 2019
By Kathryn and Larry Kirby
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

A mother and father share their reasons for supporting their son’s exploration of the priesthood.

When life is turbulent, pray

October 3, 2019
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary

Turbulence is an unwelcome experience, but it also serves a purpose. It reminds us that we really are flying 35,000 feet above the earth, and that’s not without risk.

Fall shows off marvels of creation

September 27, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary

Bring on the flavors of the harvest and the memories of a tree at my boyhood home that burst into brightness every year, and I’ll accept the shorter days and longer shadows.

Status of Medjugorje/ True cross of Christ

September 26, 2019
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions on the status of Medjugorje and the true cross of Christ.

Conscience and its enemies

September 24, 2019
By Richard Doerflinger
Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary

Should doctors and nurses be forced to take part in procedures that violate their conscience? It’s a timely question. New federal regulations to enforce existing conscience protection laws are being challenged in federal courts.

Make room for the essential

September 24, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

As we begin the start of a new school year, and children and young people are filling their backpacks for a season of new opportunities, maybe we, too, can take the time to look at what’s filling our lives.

Biblical wisdom for expectant, ‘older’ mothers

September 19, 2019
By Elise Italiano Ureneck
Filed Under: Bible, Commentary, Guest Commentary

There is a special kind of humiliation (and humor, if you’re a good sport), reserved for pregnant women who skew a little bit above the average age of moms in this country.