Lessons from the novel ‘The Plague’ April 14, 2020By Father Eugene Hemrick Filed Under: Books, Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary When overcome with fear, do we pray to a merciful God or see God’s wrath punishing us?
A response to ‘We are an Easter people’ April 9, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary It is irresponsible to assert that we know enough about the virus to encourage, in good conscience, the sorts of decisions that could very well end up becoming matters of life and death.
From disaster, an Easter people rise April 9, 2020By Carolyn Woo Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary This plague has opened our hearts and minds to questions that we should have been asking all along: What is most important to us? Do we love well? What can we count on?
Holy Saturday Shroud display may help contemplate Christ’s triumph April 7, 2020By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus Along comes a new opportunity to experience the Passion of Christ this Holy Week and Easter.
Close calls all around April 7, 2020By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom There’s an old saying: “Life is fragile. Handle with prayer.” I’m blessed to be alive.
In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues April 2, 2020By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Coronavirus We can find solace in knowing that holy people such as St. Isaac Jogues have also been separated from reception of the Blessed Sacrament. Maybe we can find courage and perseverance in their example.
Fear itself April 2, 2020By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary So often in Scripture Jesus says to his followers and to us, “Be not afraid.” He’s not asking us to ignore our problems or neglect our loved ones or deny our feelings. He is inviting us to rise above our feelings of fear, to encounter the greatness and glory of God, and in a spirit of humility and contrition to open our hearts to him, perhaps as never before.
Grief and loss in the time of COVID-19 April 1, 2020By Father Lawrence Johnson Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary Grief is an unwelcome but inevitable presence in our lives. And we will live through it.
Pie plate connection March 29, 2020By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Small acts of kindness show how connected we are – and can be – in a world that sometimes feels so focused on individual happiness.
I’ve been exposed to the coronavirus — I think March 27, 2020By Chaz Muth Filed Under: Commentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary What I came to learn during my confinement is that you don’t have to have symptoms to be a carrier of COVID-19 and spread it to others.
Finding healing after tragedy or loss March 25, 2020By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Light One Candle There is no predictable timing for healing from loss but there are things we can do to help ourselves get through that painful period.
Church’s stance on organ donation/ Endorsing candidates March 19, 2020By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions on the Church’s stance on organ donation and endorsing candidates.
