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Commentary

Archbishop Lori on the good of the country

September 25, 2020
By Archbishop William E. Lori
Catholic Review
Filed Under: 2020 Election, Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature

Our votes will have real-life consequences for many people. Thus, we should do our best to discern those consequences.

Woe to those who gossip

September 23, 2020
By Elise Italiano Ureneck
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

Gossip may be shared between two people, let’s say by a tweet and reply or a Facebook post on another person’s wall, but it is shared with the knowledge that both parties’ followers will see it. What is most pernicious is that it’s often shared not in spite of that knowledge but because of it.

‘Pray, hope, and don’t worry’

September 22, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is Sept. 23, is quoted as saying, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”

Suicide and mortal sin/ What is true forgiveness?

September 22, 2020
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Dolye fields questions about suicide, mortal sin and true forgiveness.

The unknown vice of curiosity

September 21, 2020
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Fertile Soil

Curiosity becomes a problem when we pursue something that we should not or need not know.

Welcome, baby finches!

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

Surprise! We now have a finch family of four.

Ask and you shall receive

September 19, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

God knows what is best for us. He knows when the timing is right and when we are ready for what we are asking for.

Berger Cookies, skating through virtual schooling, and more (7 Quick Takes)

September 18, 2020
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized

We might not have milk or pasta, but at least we have Berger cookies.

Father Mankowski, who died suddenly Sept. 3, was ‘off-the-charts brilliant’

September 16, 2020
By George Weigel
Syndicated Columnist
Filed Under: Commentary, Obituaries, The Catholic Difference

He rarely expressed doubts about anything; but he displayed a great sensitivity to the doubts and confusions of those who had the humility to confess that they were at sea.

How to ‘steal’ heaven

September 16, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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, 2020
By 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.

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