Question Corner: What justifies prayers for the dead? Why isn’t the pope called Francis I? October 19, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner We find a clear scriptural reference on the praiseworthyness of praying for the dead in the Old Testament’s second book of Maccabees.
Mom of Carlo Acutis, a millennial saint, shares eucharistic devotion at CUA October 18, 2023By Father Patrick Briscoe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Saints A millennial saint, Blessed Carlo Acutis reminds us that holiness isn’t measured by age or experience, but by devotion.
We are loved October 18, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church We were created out of love, redeemed by love and designed for love.
The vitally important Catholic presence at the border October 17, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration Bishop Flores points out that Catholic social teaching emphasizes that every human being is created in the image of God, and that at the heart of our social teaching is the need to be adaptable to the situation.
Analysis: How the synod is modeling a solution to the church’s polarization October 17, 2023By Peter Jesserer Smith OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Synodality What’s the path to authentic unity for a deeply polarized church? The Synod on Synodality’s Oct. 4-29 gathering in Rome is both modeling and providing an answer: through personal encounter and dialogue as disciples walking together with Jesus Christ in their midst.
The Rosary: A prayer for when you can’t find the words October 14, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As life has presented its twists and turns, I’ve discovered that there are times when the Rosary is like a lifeline—a simple and beautiful connection to our Blessed Mother and to Jesus.
Today’s migrants, and why many aren’t coming legally October 12, 2023By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Immigration and Migration The present influx of asylum-seekers has highlighted the existing problem of the lack of legal pathways.
A day of grief and happy memories October 10, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It was just an ordinary day. I was rushing around getting people ready for school, trying to make sure we didn’t miss the bus, explaining the schedule for the day, while keeping half an eye on my phone in case the workday was starting early. Then, all of a sudden, as my younger son was […]
Question Corner: Can mistakes be made when it comes to private revelation? October 10, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner St. Ignatius acknowledges the possibility that God might, in rare situations, make his will known in extraordinary ways, such as through locutions and visions.
If you’re bored, it’s really your own fault October 6, 2023By David Mills OSV News Filed Under: Commentary If you look more closely, with more patience and attention, you will find things to interest and even fascinate you.
Question Corner: Can a Catholic date a person whose marriage has not been annulled? October 5, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner It is true that the Catholic Church presumes that marriages are valid until proven otherwise, and it’s only logical that faithful Catholics should discern their life choices in light of this general principle.
To feed the Body of Christ: What could be more profound? October 5, 2023By Laura Kelly Fanucci OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Our parish has been bringing meals to our family for months following my cancer diagnosis, and their loving service is transforming my faith.
