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Commentary

A meditation on Mary’s heart at the Nativity

December 22, 2021
By Cassandra Palmer
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary

All along, Mary’s immaculate heart had always been fertile ground for God’s love to grow.

In the storm’s wake, our neighbors need us

December 20, 2021
By Greg Erlandson
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, News, World News

Christmas this year is arriving amid shock and tears. The images of devastation wrought by at least 22 tornadoes slashing their way through Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois are etched in our national consciousness.

It might be time to get ready for Christmas and more in 7 Quick Takes

December 19, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

We aren’t ready for Christmas, but Easter’s in the bag.

Hosting unmarried couple/ Call no man ‘father’

December 17, 2021
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

When grandchildren who have been living together for years without being married come to visit, do I put them in separate bedrooms? People laugh at me for this, but I have a real problem: Is living together no longer a sin? (Sorry — I can’t move on from my upbringing.) (City and state withheld)

The joy of a Yankee swap

December 16, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

When I mentioned that I was participating in two Yankee gift swaps this week, my family didn’t sound that enthusiastic.

Webb and wonder

December 15, 2021
By Christopher Gunty
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Behind the Headlines, Commentary, Feature

If we already believe that God, having existed outside of space and time before eternity, created the universe, does actually seeing the big bang or the earliest galaxies make a difference?

Students at St. John School shoot for the stars

December 14, 2021
By Hanael Bianchi
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Fertile Soil, Schools

“This truly was an amazing accomplishment, proving that with hard work, tenacity, collaboration and a little luck, we can reach stars,” said Clare Hoerl, art and STEM teacher at St John School.

An unexpected Christmas gift

December 14, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, The Domestic Church

Whether we have recognized how God is at work in our lives or missed some of the clues, Jesus will be waiting for us to come running to meet him in the manger on Christmas morning.

A visit from St. Nicholas and other highlights from our week

December 11, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

This is always one of the busiest, most wonderful weeks for our family, so I have lots to share in 7 Quick Takes.

My Advent pilgrimage to the gravesite of Sister Thea Bowman

December 9, 2021
By Shannen Dee Williams
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Racial Justice

In these trying times, one can only wonder what Sister Thea, an unapologetic champion of Black life, mothers, families and social equality, might say about the current state of our bitterly divided nation and church.

Find light in the darkness

December 7, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window

Sometimes God taps you gently on the shoulder.

Delightful lunches, holiday craft fairs, and other Advent fun

December 5, 2021
By Rita Buettner
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window

There’s such beauty to the statement, “The chef prepares the salmon medium-well. Does that work for you?”

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