Cookies from a friend in heaven, losing the lottery, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 23, 2021By Rita Buettner Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window The cookies are a beautiful reminder that the end of life on earth doesn’t mean the end of a friendship.
A saint’s two crowns January 21, 2021By Father Ed Dougherty, M.M. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Light One Candle, Saints Many people falsely believe that human strength is at the heart of heroism, but Maximilian Kolbe’s life demonstrates that the path to true heroism begins with humility.
Christ ‘descended into hell’/ Holy Family: Egypt or Nazareth? January 21, 2021By Father Kenneth Doyle Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Father Doyle fields questions about Christ’s ‘descent into hell’ and the Flight into Egypt.
President Biden’s top priority must be healing January 19, 2021By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: 2020 Election, Behind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Feature President Biden cannot force his opponents to listen to facts, but if he truly wants to unite the country, he needs to do things a lot different from the way past administrations have done.
Exhaustion meets new beginnings January 19, 2021By Hosffman Ospino Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Racial Justice The cavalier use of racist language in our public discourse, the rise of an emerging nationalism built upon anti-immigrant sentiments and the disdain for people who struggle with poverty, among other sociocultural misfits in our day, demand a communal examination of conscience.
A dessert for Ordinary Time January 18, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There’s something about the simpler times in between the flashier liturgical seasons that speaks to me.
Finches, a sweet start to the day, a spring mix recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes) January 17, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Recipes A little about the finches and other family highlights from the week
History’s greatest inaugural speeches January 14, 2021By Elise Italiano Ureneck Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Inaugurations speak to our innate need to start over from time to time, to express new hopes and fears, to realign our priorities and make sure the path we’re walking on is the right one.
What’s for dinner? Your guess is as good as mine January 13, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Weeknight dinners come with their own challenges and joys. Mileage definitely varies.
Do you want to be a saint? Seven daily habits for the new year January 11, 2021By Hanael Bianchi Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil, Saints Being a saint is like being a successful athlete or musician. You need a good plan, determination and the grace of God.
A last taste of Christmas and a little rhyming fun (7 Quick Takes) January 9, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Sharing a few highlights from our week in poetry form
Building a Nation of Peace and Justice January 9, 2021By Archbishop William E. Lori Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature, U.S. Congress Leaders must be aware that their words and deeds have far-reaching consequences.