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Commentary

This Christmas, rediscover silence and God

December 24, 2017
By Father Joseph Breighner
Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom

At Christmas we get to celebrate God made man in the fullness of time. May we one day be able to celebrate the God who lives in us and through us all the time. 

Archbishop Lori recalls Christmases past, looks back at 2017

December 21, 2017
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

Archbishop William E. Lori recalled that midnight Mass was the highlight of the family Christmas celebrations. The parish where he grew up had a particularly beautiful choir that helped make the Mass a memorable event, even as a kid.

Suddenly Annie

December 18, 2017
By Robyn Barberry
Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional

In this time of Advent, we are not just waiting for the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but preparing for our role as a member of His Kingdom.

‘Lady Bird’ and the breakthrough of grace

December 18, 2017
By Bishop Robert Barron
Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire

Running underneath this complex story of love and conflict is religion, more precisely, Catholicism.

Question Corner: Burial of unbaptized/ Role of deacon

December 12, 2017
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, deacons, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about the burial of unbaptized persons in a Catholic cemetery and the role of deacon in parishes.

The thin green line

December 11, 2017
By Paul McMullen
Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Local News

We are powerless, conversely, to stop acts of nature – God. We are, however, in position to help with the cleanup caused by both the divine and humanity.

Encouraging news on abortion

December 7, 2017
By Richard Doerflinger
Filed Under: A More Human Society, Commentary

Supporters of legalized abortion used to agree that abortion should be “rare.” They don’t say it so much nowadays. Maybe they now realize that reducing abortions will require discouraging abortion.

The anticipation of Advent

December 7, 2017
By Rita Buettner
Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church

Jesus does not just come to us when we are perfect. He comes to us as we are, even if we are shepherds watching our sheep in the fields.

Father Patrick Peyton and road to sainthood/ Pray for Judas Iscariot?

December 5, 2017
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle answers questions about the canonization of Father Patrick Peyton and praying for Judas Iscariot.

It’s time to talk about gun violence

December 4, 2017
By Christopher Gunty
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary

If we are not distressed by the mass shootings occurring all too frequently around our country, is it any wonder that we are not shocked and distressed by individual killings on the streets of Baltimore?

Searches beyond Google’s capabilities

November 30, 2017
By Brett Robinson
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

My mother was very good at teaching me to read the subtle signs of providence, and she got me very excited that this book that had been so magical for the reviewer was rediscovered in our library.

A plea for our fellow Catholics

November 30, 2017
By Greg Erlandson
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

This Advent, stop worrying about Christmas presents and hanging lights, negotiating mall traffic or scouring the web for the perfect gift.

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