The day I thought a shooter was on campus March 14, 2018By Emily Rosenthal Alster Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary In a split second, the place that we called home could have become one in a list of many: Sandy Hook, Oklahoma City, Columbine, the World Trade Center, the Boston Marathon and now Parkland. It only takes one person with malicious intent to uproot and destroy lives.
Wearin’ of the Green March 7, 2018By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church I’ve never been to the Emerald Isle. But throughout my childhood, my mother made sure my siblings and I knew we were Irish.
Prayer: Leading not into temptation March 6, 2018By Maureen Pratt Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary A 2017 neurological study suggests that we can lean on a key practice to give us the spiritual muscle to rise above temptations: prayer.
Time for action on gun violence March 6, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary “Thoughts and prayers” are an appropriate, initial, compassionate response to any tragedy, including the death of innocents at a concert, church or school. But a solution requires action. And the time for action is now.
The Things We Do for Love, Part Two: Be an Advocate March 2, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional God chose me because I am a natural advocate. He has given me a voice and a platform to keep spreading the word about autism, not only for Frank, but for everyone else who is a piece of the puzzle.
Where to get married? March 1, 2018By Father Kenneth Doyle Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner, Worship & Sacraments Father Doyle fields a question about where a wedding can take place in a marriage between a Catholic and a Christian of another denomination.
Enduring power of nonviolence March 1, 2018By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop, Social Justice, Urban Vicariate Archbishop William E. Lori answers questions about his pastoral letter, “The Enduring Power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Principles of Nonviolence.”
The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon March 1, 2018By Bishop Robert Barron Filed Under: Commentary, Word on Fire Peterson’s considerable erudition is on clear display throughout his latest book, but so is his very real experience in the trenches as a practicing psychotherapist.
Years surrounded by God February 28, 2018By Father Joseph Breighner Filed Under: Commentary, Wit & Wisdom We are surrounded by God even though we can’t always feel or see God. God keeps us alive. I’m glad that I’ve lived long enough to share God with you.
The Things We Do for Love, Part One: Play Their Game February 27, 2018By Robyn Barberry Filed Under: Commentary, Unconditional One of my favorite spiritual images is the one of the angel guiding the children across the broken bridge. Just as Jesus does that for all of us, parents must do that for their children.
Living Biblically February 26, 2018By Christopher Gunty Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary If “Living Biblically” can get people thinking and talking about living a life of faith, it might be a good thing, overall. For now, CBS has ordered 13 episodes, and the producers hope it gets picked up for a second season.
Conscience and grace: A Lenten meditation February 22, 2018By George Weigel Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference Lent calls us to embrace the humility of the Gospel publican and confess that we have sinned, knowing that God’s mercy can heal what is broken in us if we cooperate with his grace.
