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Commentary

Wake Up: The real danger posed by the California confession bill

May 15, 2019
By Bishop Robert Barron
Syndicated Columnist
Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire

Catholics should, of course, rise up in strenuous protest against this very aggressive incursion—but so should anyone who cares about the freedom of religion in our society.

What Jean Vanier taught us

May 14, 2019
By Effie Caldarola
Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary

Vanier changed attitudes toward the intellectually and physically disabled in ways so deep that we can hardly comprehend it.

Did God condone aggression?/ Are deceased aware of those on earth?

May 7, 2019
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about violent passages in the Old Testament and whether the deceased are award of those on earth.

Call your mother

May 7, 2019
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

When you’re talking to your mother, she understands. And you can always just pick right up where you left off later. 

A project worth continuing

May 6, 2019
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

God never gives up on us. God didn’t create us out of curiosity. God created us out of love.

Mary, Mother of the Church

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

Invaluable to the Christian life is a warm and loving devotion to Mary, the Mother of God.

A question sprung from the garden

May 2, 2019
By Effie Caldarola
Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey, Guest Commentary

We celebrate, we loudly proclaim “Alleluia,” but we also hover in that upper room, wondering what this event means for the rest of our lives. As Christians, it is the question we cannot deny or avoid. It’s the pivotal question of our entire existence.

Spring cleaning with the ‘Trash Bashers’

April 30, 2019
By George P. Matysek Jr.
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature

The Trash Bashers of St. Mary of the Assumption in Govans take pride in their attempts to beautify York Road.

The women who stayed

April 26, 2019
By Laura Kelly Fanucci
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

Imagine how different the story might have been if the women had not gone to the tomb while others slept, had not discovered the body gone, had not listened to the angels or had not run to tell the stunning news of Christ’s resurrection that changed everything.

Church’s stance on Medjugorje/ Can we receive Communion?

April 24, 2019
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about the Catholic Church’s position on Medjugorje and when a reconciled married couple can receive Communion.

‘Infinite sadness’ marks the loss of grand Cathedral of Notre Dame

April 16, 2019
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

I’ve visited the grand cathedral a few times since the late 1990s. It is an impressive place to visit and to pray.

Upon further review

April 12, 2019
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

I just wanted to assure you that I am still living at the cathedral rectory. I’ve been able to keep my residence. Please pray that I’ll be able to keep my sanity! 

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