Amen: On a humble man, and famous last words June 8, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Urban Vicariate, Vocations As a priest, Monsignor Bastress was in fact enlisted to act “in persona Christi” – in the person of Christ – throughout various aspects of his ministry.
A myth of neutrality June 7, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life Is human life a gift to be revered, or something to be discarded when it seems unproductive or inconvenient to others? There is still time for all of us to help choose the answer.
Here comes the bridesmaid June 7, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church God doesn’t care whether we’re immaculately dressed in fancy clothes or wearing an old bathrobe with sausage grease on the sleeve.
A brother priest shares his thoughts on Bishop Newman June 6, 2017By Father William Franken Filed Under: Commentary Bishop Newman’s episcopal model was “To live is Christ.” These few words speak volumes about him as a person. He was a priest and bishop who was loved by everyone who met him.
Refresh yourself – spiritually, too June 2, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary If it’s good to dust off the cobwebs in our home, it’s even better to sweep clean your heart and soul.
Reading the signs of the times May 24, 2017By Richard Doerflinger Filed Under: Commentary We need strong communities of faith. But they should refresh us and arm us to go out and remind others of our more excellent way.
Going fishing May 24, 2017By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church What do I do to inspire others to become fishers of men? Do I ever convey that joy, that excitement, in being a follower of Christ that someone would stop to ask me about Jesus?
Our Lady of Fatima and a theological reading of history May 19, 2017By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire The series of Fatima appearances — lasting from May until October of 1917 — is one of the most extraordinary in the history of the church.
How often should a deacon preach?/Adoption by same-sex couple May 16, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on deacons preaching at Mass and the Catholic Church’s position on adoption by same-sex couples.
Good examples of virtue May 15, 2017By John Garvey Filed Under: Campus Ministry, Commentary, Intellect and Virtue Commencement speakers do communicate an important parting lesson. But the lesson is embodied in the life of the honoree. This should not be so surprising. Isn’t this how we always learn the practice of virtue?
Priests born out of wedlock?/ Marriage to non-Christian May 9, 2017By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary Father Doyle fields questions about priests born out of wedlock and marriage to a non-Christian.
In Baltimore, five quick years for Archbishop Lori May 9, 2017By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Commentary Five years in as the 16th shepherd of the first diocese in the United States, it seems like Archbishop Lori is just getting started.
