A masterpiece on my windshield November 27, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I went outside, slipped into the driver’s seat, and glanced up to discover that the windshield was covered. Instead of the frost I’m used to seeing, however, the glass was enveloped in a beautiful, delicate pattern of ice.
Thanksgiving Food Stories (7 Quick Tastes) November 24, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Sometimes when we’re planning the Thanksgiving menu, someone will say, “But of course, it’s not about the food.” It’s about being together. Yes, yes, naturally. But the food stories tell us so much about the traditions and the people we love.
‘Longing’: Learning about Eucharistic desire from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton November 24, 2023By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Saints The newly redesigned Elizabeth Ann Seton museum has much to offer any pilgrim.
Insta-culture and a powerful Advent lesson on delayed gratification November 23, 2023By Scott P. Richert OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Commentary What economists call “delayed gratification” is simply not part of American life anymore — and that’s as true of Catholics and other Christians as it is of the average American.
A rose from St. Therese: A story from a salon owner November 21, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The story I want to share with you today features one of my favorite saints, St. Therese of Lisieux who was born 150 years ago this year. This story comes from Shaela Blanchard, who lives in Colorado. Shaela is a stay-at-home mother of three little ones—11, 3, and 8 months. She is also a business owner.
Question Corner: What are the rules for Catholics and Christmas trees? November 21, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, Commentary, Question Corner There are no strict right or wrong answers as to when a Catholic should put up or take down a Christmas tree.
It’s all gravy when it comes to giving thanks November 20, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church During this season of gratitude, may you see God’s hand in the greatest joys of your life and know that he was also with you in the challenging times.
Really want to end abortion? Then heal sexual brokenness November 20, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life The pro-life battle for hearts doesn’t start at the threshold of the abortion clinic, and it doesn’t end at courtrooms or state legislatures.
‘Be prepared’: Why does death take us by surprise? November 19, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Commentary The things attainable — in this life, on this earth — are rarely enough for our deep longings.
Catholics and Jews and Jesus, the King November 16, 2023By Jaymie Stuart Wolfe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Conflict in the Middle East Antisemitism has continued to rise around the world for the past decade, but what has unfolded since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians demands our attention and response.
Four ways to jump start your Eucharistic Revival November 15, 2023By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Commentary, Eucharist This time of year offers us a prime opportunity for getting serious about our own personal revival in the Eucharist.
Question Corner: Why can’t the church use disposable plastic cups at Mass? November 15, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Because we believe that Jesus is physically, bodily present in the “sacred species” (our term for the bread and wine which have been turned into the body and blood of Christ), we have several laws and customs pertaining to the Eucharist that ensure a sufficient degree of protection and reverence for Jesus’ presence in the Blessed Sacrament.
