‘The Bridge is love’ June 19, 2024By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Bridge Collapse, Commentary Only God knows precisely why things happen. For our part, we will always have the privilege of offering comfort to those who grieve great losses and even livelihoods.
Sister Helen Prejean’s work against the death penalty June 18, 2024By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life Sister Helen Prejean, a dynamic foe of the death penalty, had just spoken to a crowd in a small town in Nebraska as part of our campaign to do away with execution in the state.
The little way to pray all day, even if you have no time to spare! June 17, 2024By Elizabeth Scalia OSV News Filed Under: Commentary For many the idea of “finding time for real prayer” seems daunting as they imagine adding an hour to their already crammed schedules and then begin to consider all the things they will “need” to really get going: a prayer corner, with icons and statues and Bibles and breviaries.
A new adventure June 16, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Spring offers a beautiful time for us to think of our next adventure, whatever that might be. May we be open to the newness of this season, stepping forward in faith and trusting that God is with us, every step of the way.
To the good dads June 16, 2024By Katie Prejean McGrady OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Marriage & Family Life The need to see good fathers, have good fathers and be loved by good fathers is evident in a broken, hurting, often fatherless world.
The Wind Is Reading My Book June 13, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window That’s how I feel about my parenting life these days, that time is flying and the plot is unfolding, and I’m just along for the ride. Sometimes the pages are turning so quickly that I can barely see what’s happening—it’s that fast.
A two-fold approach to listening to survivors June 13, 2024By Sister Carino Hodder OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Commentary The call to listen is in danger of becoming an empty slogan if we do not take the time to stop and think about what, exactly, this listening involves.
10 things that make for a great Catholic dad June 13, 2024By Cory Busse OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Marriage & Family Life As we celebrate Father’s Day on June 16, pick one or two of the following practices that will make a big difference for your family, and start doing them.
Archbishop Wenski: CCHD challenges cannot undermine fundamental mission of program June 12, 2024By Archbishop Thomas Wenski OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Commentary, Social Justice CCHD works “to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families, and communities. CCHD offers a hand up, not a handout.”
Question Corner: Is my friend ‘dead’ in Christ due to her irregular marriage status? June 12, 2024By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner There are ways to work out complicated irregular marriages so that a person can regain a full sacramental life in the church, but every situation is unique and comes with its own set of concerns and nuances.
The top 10 Catholic cities to visit in America June 10, 2024By Marion Amberg OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Take to the highways and the byways this summer and visit the wonderful monuments, marvels and miracles of America’s Catholic faith!. It’ll rev up your faith and be a road trip you won’t soon forget.
The joy of finding the missing cheese June 8, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When we lose something—or think we’ve lost it—we treasure it that much more.
