How to ‘steal’ heaven September 16, 2020By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Wit & Wisdom Like the Good Thief, you and I can “steal” heaven. It involves returning to the practice of our faith, going to church, receiving the sacraments, reading Scripture, and talking to God throughout the day in formal or informal prayers.
Forgiving hearts September 14, 2020By Father J. Collin Poston Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Dust and Dewfall Ask the Lord today to show you someone you need to forgive or someone from whom you need to seek forgiveness.
Half a year ago September 13, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus, Open Window It’s been six months since our children were last in a school, six months since I went to my office for the workday, and six months since I’ve interacted in a normal way with people outside my immediate household.
Starting school, solving an egg mystery, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 12, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window ~1. Reading and writing and where is the log-in code~ The other day one of my colleagues who’s also a virtual learning mom asked me how online learning was going. I told her I was excelling at all of it, handling everything beautifully, and not finding it stressful at all. “It turns out that I […]
The long haul September 11, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Coronavirus, Feature We are rooting for the medical professionals to come up with a vaccine and effective treatment, but we should also be begging the Lord to remove this scourge from us.
In difficult times, hope sustains us September 10, 2020By Father Richard Malloy, S.J. Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary Hope is the courageous work of waiting for the solution, for things to get better.
Rights and responsibilities September 9, 2020By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Coronavirus If each and every person takes responsibility for wearing a mask, social distancing and washing their hands frequently, we can make a difference.
New life in Catholic education September 9, 2020By Carolyn Woo Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary The dogged efforts to hold on to or retrofit legacy models failed to halt the large-scale exit of about half of Catholic schools since the ’60s. Nevertheless, in the past two decades, with urgency and many people stepping up, new approaches and mindsets have burst with boldness and vigor.
A time of blessings and beginnings September 8, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Today as we reflect on the birth of the Blessed Mother, my sons are beginning the school year.
Back to school, pandemic-style: 8 things children want you to know September 5, 2020By Robyn Barberry Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Unconditional Going back to school amid a pandemic is a big change, and no matter where students are learning, it can be overwhelming.
Origami creations, gearing up for virtual school, finches, and more (7 Quick Takes) September 5, 2020By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Every now and then, when the children aren’t on screens and they don’t feel like reading or dodging the mosquitoes in the yard, they don’t know what to do. That’s when the magic happens.
On Labor Day, remember sacrifices of essential workers, archbishop says September 4, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Feature This Labor Day carries a sobering significance. We are painfully aware of the sacrifices that “essential” workers have made, Archbishop Lori says.
