Was I wearing a crucifix? Had a rosary slipped out of my purse? Then I realized she was looking at the reusable grocery bags I had brought along.
Commentary
Hooray for July
July is the cherry on the top of the ice cream sundae. It’s summer at its summer-iest. It’s when we will finally welcome the hotter days, when—if we’re doing it right—the children will start complaining about being bored, and when we will realize which popsicle flavors no one likes because that’s all that’s left in the freezer.
‘Signs and times’: What about Sister Wilhelmina?
Since the discovery of Sister Wilhelmina’s intact remains, four aspects of the story have many asking, “What is happening and what does it mean?”
I’m not in recovery, I’m in rediscovery
This cycle of shame tossed me like a rag doll until I became bruised and weary.
Question Corner: Baptismal certificate function; annulments and hell
When Catholics request a copy of their baptismal certificate, their parish of baptism issues a new hard copy based on the information in the baptismal register.
Make an eagle cheese ball and watch your party soar
As it turned out, though, we didn’t need a superhero to make our eagle cheese ball.
Homeschooling mom responds to ‘Happy Shiny People’
In the case of “Shiny Happy People,” problematic parenting was the problem, not homeschooling in and of itself.
10 Saints who can bring us close to the Eucharist
One would guess that most saints would have a devotion to the Eucharist, but here are 10 saints to learn more about and ask to intercede for us during the National Eucharistic Revival. Blessed Carlo Acutis Born in 1991, Blessed Carlo Acutis was a young Italian boy who had a great love for Jesus in […]
Lumen Fidei’ at 10: Instructions for our confused, wandering, utilitarian age
“Lumen Fidei” translates, of course, to “The Light of Faith,” and on this 10th anniversary of the encyclical’s release, we are reminded that light is something shared, sustaining, real and available in plenitude when sought out with a willing heart, and received with even a modicum of belief.
‘Self-deferential love’
Pope Francis continually proclaims that the cure for all forms of self-referentiality is a continual and authentic encounter with the person of Christ.
Car-buying advice from my father
The other day John and I went car shopping to replace our minivan. We went to a couple of dealerships to look around. At the second one, we decided to buy a car. Purchasing an automobile is not my favorite thing to do—and I know I’m not alone. Many people do not enjoy car shopping. […]
Latinity and sanctity: Remembering Bishop Victor Galeone
Brilliance and humility met in Victor Galeone and were fused by hours of daily prayer that left callouses on his knees.