I make messes by accident and on purpose over and over and over, and God continuously offers forgiveness and strength and peace.
Of spilled juice, and joy
By
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church
Commentary
Of wedding cakes and our tenuous freedoms
By
Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary
Richard Doerflinger finds rich ironies in the Supreme Court’s wedding cake ruling.
Solitude and solace
By
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News
After open-heart surgery, Paul McMullen’s gratitude is keener than ever.
‘Do this in memory of me’
By
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary
Memorial Day is an opportunity, as a nation, to remember and appreciate those who have died so that we might live … freely.
Yanny vs. laurel
By
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary
Yanny vs. laurel is about how our senses can be tricked by subtle changes in acoustic frequencies, but it is also about how we have a strong desire to know what is true.
What’s so funny?
By
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Intellect and Virtue
God made us in his image and likeness, and humor subsequently became an important part of every human culture on earth. Our laughing granddaughter is only the most immediate reminder of the joy we are meant for.
The need for apologies
By
Filed Under: Commentary, For the Journey
It takes a humble, truthful and thoughtful person to acknowledge error publicly. It’s both a gift to us, and an example we should follow.
How to widen our hearts on Mother’s Day
By
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary
The church counts on so many to “mother” its children — women religious, teachers, nurses and catechists. Giving thanks for this wider vision of motherhood is a rich celebration of God at work in our midst.
Mass attendance required?/ Questions on a mixed marriage
By
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner
If one is seriously ill, is that person still required to attend Mass? Is a marriage still recognized by the Catholic Church if a priest isn’t the officiant? Father Doyle has the answers in Question Corner.
How do we know what a smile really means?
By
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary
The simple smile is one of God’s greatest gifts, but it is also a complex nonverbal way of communicating what is going on inside of us and how we relate to others.
Sounding out the words
By
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church
How wonderful that, even when life isn’t easy and we struggle to be all we can be, our Father is watching us with a divine love that is beyond understanding.
Like Mary, we are all called
By
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom
Our job is not just to do good things for God, but to allow God to do good things through us. That’s what Mary models.
English
Spanish