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Commentary

Bernini’s baldacchino is actually a ciborium

December 2, 2020
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Commentary, Fertile Soil

Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s baldacchino or baldachin is one of the most noticeable features in the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The massive bronze structure was built to signify the importance of the main altar and the tomb of St. Peter, which is directly under the main altar.

The soul of a nation

December 1, 2020
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: 2020 Election, Behind the Headlines, Commentary

Politics doesn’t have to be unfriendly and confrontational. We can be so much better than that.

Nothing is impossible this Advent

November 30, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

What does God hope for us this Advent season?

Tips for finding a soulful place in our hearts

November 30, 2020
By Suzanna Molino Singleton
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Snippets of Faith

God is everywhere with us. He sends us good people to be with and pretty places in which to spend time.

An Advent we never expected

November 27, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Christmas, Commentary, Coronavirus

This year we have the chance to spend our time quietly searching our hearts for the Word God wishes to speak to us during this period of peace and silence that has been imposed on us.

Thanksgiving leftovers might be the best part (7 Quick Takes)

November 27, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

Low expectations are often the secret to holiday survival, and we certainly had appropriate expectations heading into this Thanksgiving.

Murdered priest was a witness of charity to the poor

November 24, 2020
By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.
Syndicated Columnist
Filed Under: Commentary, Light One Candle

To offer one’s entire life for others, and then to pray for those who persecute you, this is the way of the cross.

A different kind of Thanksgiving

November 23, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

A person can be grateful for all they have without having everything and everyone they love within sight and reach.

Photo-shoot dreams, dragons, beef stew, and more (7 Quick Takes)

November 20, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized

Last night I looked at my calendar for today and realized I had signed the boys up for a photo shoot outside our elementary school.

Let your angels do their jobs

November 19, 2020
By Suzanna Molino Singleton
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Snippets of Faith

Let’s let our angels protect us.

Pray for president-elect?/ Distracted in prayer

November 19, 2020
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about praying for President-elect Biden and being distracted in prayer.

November to remember

November 17, 2020
By Father T. Austin Murphy Jr.
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Diamonds in the Rough

November’s celebration of the faithful departed reminds us that none of us are accidentally here.

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