The well-fought fight December 18, 2019By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference Alas, like many other hymns, “For All the Saints” is an endangered species today, gutted by parish music directors and pastors who commit the grave sin of not singing a hymn in its entirety — or worse, who bowdlerize the lyrics to coddle the sensibilities of the Church of Nice.
Letter to a failing heroin addict December 16, 2019By Timothy A. McCarthy Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary In 40 years of working with the addicted, I have learned that these negative behaviors block the positive power of grace.
Finding patience in Advent December 15, 2019By Father J. Collin Poston Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Dust and Dewfall When we complain about another, we often take a position of judgment. Yet only God is the ultimate judge, our Christ.
Supreme joy and a divine gift December 12, 2019By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Advent, Charity in Truth, Commentary Those who possess true joy are not deterred by their problems, by distress or by deprivation – their own or that of others.
Where everybody knows your name December 11, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Commentary, Snippets of Faith Yes, belonging to places is good – it feels right, we fit in. We should all belong to some place, to some group, to some church, even to someone. Where do you feel as if you belong?
The more, the merrier December 10, 2019By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Advent, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Marriage & Family Life, Parenting As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under.
The gift of a ‘banana tree’ December 9, 2019By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, The Domestic Church During this season of giving, as we thoughtfully select gifts for people we know and love – and maybe even for strangers – how wonderful to consider that a gift may bring joy not just in the moment of opening, but also for years to come.
No sales pitch required December 8, 2019By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Wit & Wisdom The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us?
My favorite gift to buy is that for a stranger November 29, 2019By Suzanna Molino Singleton Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Snippets of Faith This Christmas season, as your family and mine add unnecessary “stuff” to the pile collecting in our closets, dressers, and cabinets, let us remember there are good and hardworking families in our community who are not as blessed to afford new things.
Did Judas receive Communion?/ Refusing to baptize November 28, 2019By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about whether Judas received Communion and a priest refusing to baptize a baby.
‘Time for a different approach’ November 27, 2019By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary We have to do something – actually we have to do a lot of somethings: strengthen families, fight poverty, promote the dignity of life – so that when we get to the end of 2020, we’re not looking at 300 or more homicides in Baltimore again.
Turkey Bowl at 100: Augie Miceli still teaching, leading November 27, 2019By Jason Smith Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Turkey Bowl The best thing you can do in life is be a consistent, positive example to your family. Teach them to be punctual. Teach them to be a good influence on their community. And, most essential, teach them how to provide care and love to other people, especially those in your family.
