A visit to a castle, crafts, cookies, crab soup, and other highlights (7 Quick Takes) April 30, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Some time ago, one of the mysterious social media algorithms fed me a promotion for a craft bazaar at the Cloisters in Baltimore. I thought immediately of my friend Jaime, whose artistic creations seemed perfect for that setting, and I sent her the post.
Question Corner: Reconciling Adam and Eve and evolutionary science April 27, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner We could describe the beginning of the Book of Genesis as a sort of “theological history,” because it tells us, in narrative form, some real and important things about the nature of God and his relationship to creation.
The listening heart of Christ can heal wounds of the church April 26, 2023By Archbishop Paul D. Etienne OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Synodality Since Pope Francis called for a worldwide Synod on Synodality nearly two years ago, there have been many listening sessions here and around the world to hear from as many of the baptized as possible.
Power of prayer works for vocations April 24, 2023By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Vocations If you’re skeptical about the power of prayer in fostering religious vocations, consider the extraordinary example of Elizabeth Louisa Rolls Vaughan.
Favorite flowers of spring, a monster truck, cupcakes, and more (7 Quick Takes) April 23, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window What is your favorite spring flower? I struggle to answer this question because I love all the colors and varieties.
What do 1,000 pictures say: A Tribute to Fr. Anthony Azzarto, S.J. April 20, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I didn’t know it then, but that man would change the trajectory of my life, as he did for thousands of other students who were fortunate enough to pass through the halls at Grand & Warren.
Part of God’s Plan: A Confirmation Story April 19, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As our son completed his preparation, I started wondering where we would finally be to see him receive the actual sacrament.
When most Hispanics were Catholic… April 19, 2023By Hosffman Ospino OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration As the Hispanic population grows quickly and steadily in the United States, fewer Hispanics self-identify with Roman Catholicism.
Question Corner: Does a prenuptial agreement invalidate a marriage? April 19, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Since as Catholics we believe that marriage is for life, obviously the church does not recommend having a prenuptial agreement, which seems like a pre-plan for an eventual divorce.
O Life! O Death! O Mystery! April 17, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life Jesus taught us, despite his fear in the garden, how to die well — with integrity and commitment.
We’re all a little like St. Thomas April 15, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s such a human response. We have all felt that disappointment of missing a life-defining moment or experience.
Q&A with the Author of The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours April 12, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window An interview with Barbara Szyszkiewicz, author of The Handy Little Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours