Rome does indeed move slowly, but the U.S. bishops, who are clearly feeling the pressure from their people, are committed to applying pressure of their own.
Commentary
A century after the Armistice
The Great War destroyed Western confidence in traditional authorities and bred a deep skepticism of, and even contempt for, “the great and the good” that remains a factor in our public life.
Archbishop Lori outlines path toward reform and renewal in the Catholic Church
We cannot allow the shame of the devastating failings we now confront to cause us to pause or in any way delay the essential work of the church — sharing God’s love, forgiveness and healing as we work also to promote common understanding, acceptance and mutual respect in a troubled world.
Is annual confession mandated?/Can’t understand priest
Father Doyle fields questions about whether annual confession is mandated and not being able to understand a priest.
Grateful for faithful examples
It’s good to remember the many, many good priests who inspired such generosity.
Combat disaster fatigue with compassion
Harden not your heart. Combat disaster fatigue with compassion.
Heaven is not so far away
As Catholic Christians, we know that we never really lose anyone we love. We might just be physically separated for a while.
Meeting two worlds
My trip to Israel this summer made me aware that everyone’s world is a world dependent upon a single perspective — formed by a single definition of “normal.”
On not being a vegetable
Our medical system has been giving up on far too many of these patients, prematurely ensuring their deaths based on faulty diagnoses and self-fulfilling hopeless predictions.
Getting real about our challenges
We need a church that recovers what it means to be a family, a family that can disagree and argue passionately about things, but also that loves one another.
A smile and a handshake
My encounter with the Holy Father reminds me that the Holy Spirit is working in small yet profound ways.
Humility cometh after a fall
The journey toward greater humility might not be one that comes easily or without significant challenge. It might not even be one I want to pursue. But it is necessary if I’m going to grow in my relationship with Christ.