Give alms and financially fast this Lent February 29, 2024By Phil Lenahan OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Generosity is a key part of our Christian journey, having a direct impact on our relationship with God and neighbor.
Question Corner: Are you relieved of the duty to attend Mass on Sunday at a certain age? February 28, 2024By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner An 80-something Catholic in good health who was capable of physically traveling to Mass would be just as bound to observe the Sunday obligation as their younger counterparts.
Love makes room February 26, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary, Feature, Marriage & Family Life Managing Editor George Matysek Jr. shares some personal reflections on welcoming a sixth child to his family.
‘You will never wash my feet!’ February 26, 2024By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Lent In our highly polarized society that has divided everyone into “us” and “them,” the apparent incompatibility of the washer and the washee is exactly the point of the ad.
What is ‘Catholic Enough?’ February 23, 2024By Elizabeth Scalia Filed Under: Commentary It’s a tricky but necessary thing to take time to sit quietly before the Lord while also putting your time and talent into service for Christ’s sake.
A Lenten lesson from a bicyclist February 22, 2024By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window Lent is young, and we have such a beautiful opportunity to grow in love for Jesus in the days ahead. What a wonderful journey this can be.
Feast for the senses: Bocelli makes Baltimore debut February 21, 2024By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Commentary, Feature, The Narthex Bocelli’s long-awaited appearance in Baltimore was a proud night for the city. Let’s hope he’s back soon.
Question Corner: Did Pope Benedict XVI validly resign? February 21, 2024By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Pope Benedict clearly manifested his intention to step down; his resignation announcement was made at a meeting of the College of Cardinals and in front of several journalists.
Commoditization of funeral industry is hurting Catholic Church February 21, 2024By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Worship & Sacraments With fewer wakes, and with fewer clergy attending them, aren’t we missing out on a vital pastoral dimension of funerals?
Don’t wait too long to baptize your baby February 20, 2024By Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Worship & Sacraments While I hardly propose returning to the two-to-three-week expectation — as laudable as I consider that — I do wonder if we are now waiting way too long to baptize our babies.
If Catholic media doesn’t share Christ’s teachings, who will? February 19, 2024By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Journalism The mission of the Catholic press to share Christ’s truth with the world has never been more critical.
The TV host and the dictator 2.0 February 19, 2024By Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, War in Ukraine Throughout Carlson’s interview with Putin, truth was nowhere to be found.
