The Catholic roots of ‘pumpkin spice,’ and the saint who first sprinkled the blend with joy November 27, 2025By Sarah Robsdottir OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Recipes, Saints While some might think Starbucks is to thank for the beloved spice combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove, the origins of a favorite fall beverage are much older than that.
Historian priest’s new book explores how post-war suburbanization drastically altered parish life November 27, 2025By Charles C. Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary As the church in the United States looks for new ways to foster community, it is helpful to look to the past and understand the history that led to the current state of parish life. OSV News’ Charles Camosy recently dove into this history with Father Stephen M. Koeth, assistant professor of history at the University of Notre Dame and priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, in discussing his new book, “Crabgrass Catholicism: How Suburbanization Transformed Faith and Politics in Postwar America.”
Question Corner: Is it a sin if someone calls Mary ‘co-redemptrix?’ November 26, 2025By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Marian Devotion, Question Corner A Catholic who stubbornly refused to accept the church’s teaching in “Mater Populi Fidelis” and continued to refer to Mary as “co-redemptrix” out of a willful disregard for the pope’s authority likely would be sinning.
Ukraine’s religious leaders and Munich 2.0 November 26, 2025By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference, War in Ukraine The U.S. government released a multi-point “peace plan” that should cause anyone familiar with the history of the late 1930s to recoil in disgust and anger.
St. Therese’s Little Way in Action November 25, 2025By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I had to trust there was more space than there seemed to be. There must be, since there was a smiling attendant waving us on.
A little soap for the nation’s potty mouth November 25, 2025By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary This Advent, as we barrel toward Christmas, let’s make an early resolution to dial back the potty mouth.
The meaning of Thanksgiving November 25, 2025By Marcellino D'Ambrosio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary True thanksgiving is not just a matter of words and warm sentiments. Gratitude for a gift means offering a gift in return.
This Thanksgiving, Please Pass the Rutabaga November 24, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window To be clear, I wouldn’t describe myself as a rutabaga enthusiast. It’s just that you can’t have Thanksgiving without rutabaga.
Grace times two November 24, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church During this season of gratitude, we might offer standard words or new ones to thank God for his many blessings. He is with us at our dinner table, following along with the conversations, enjoying the connections and perhaps marveling at how the little ones are growing and participating in new ways.
The Cabrini Pledge: An invitation to be keepers of hope November 21, 2025By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Commentary, Immigration and Migration The bishops of the Committee on Migration of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have asked our people to pledge to seek the intercession of Mother Cabrini by committing ourselves to prayer and discernment.
Just what we need November 20, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I realize there is a glove in each pocket, long forgotten and left behind from last winter.
Vying for Leo November 19, 2025By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Vatican Six months into his papacy, as Pope Leo’s activities have increased, so has the scrutiny observing his every move. We parse every word, every audience, every movement, and in so doing, we betray our fractured existence.
