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.
The music in my head October 5, 2023By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Commentary, Eucharist Through their three-year eucharistic revival, the U.S. bishops are calling on Catholics to “enter more deeply by faith and love” into the mystery of mysteries, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
St. Jude’s arm, kitsch and cartoon saints October 5, 2023By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Saints I want my kids to know the saints were real — are real — because the reality of the saints points to the reality of Jesus
Birthday buddies October 4, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Six years ago, when my sister was expecting her twin boys, I was rooting for them to come on my husband’s birthday. I thought it would be fun for them to share that day together.
No Gospel but the whole Gospel, itself October 4, 2023By Effie Caldarola OSV News Filed Under: Commentary Catholic social teaching has been described as “our best kept secret,” which is a shame, as Catholic social teaching endeavors to apply the Gospel to our life in community.
