Years pass, the questions echo: Are Black Catholics truly ‘seen and heard’? August 2, 2023By Ansel Augustine OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, National Black Congress, Racial Justice July 2023 was a busy month for Black (specifically African American) Catholics.
Get to know St. Ignatius a little better July 31, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Getting to know Ignatius—or any saint—a little better can help us as we walk our own faith journeys.
Question Corner: Is it a sin to argue? July 31, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Simply having an emotion is morally neutral experience, so merely feeling angry is certainly not a sin.
Grandparents and faith: A direct legacy that transcends generations July 31, 2023By Silvio Cuéllar OSV News Filed Under: Commentary It was my grandmother — who I’d see praying every night before going to sleep — who planted the seed of faith in my heart.
Catholic belief can tame your ugliest instincts July 30, 2023By David Mills OSV News Filed Under: Commentary This is a lesson in how Catholic belief can make you a better person than you’re inclined to be.
Analysis: Going Forth and writing the vision of the 13th National Black Catholic Congress July 27, 2023By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, National Black Congress, Racial Justice The 3,000-strong congress attendees were jubilant during Mass as they sang along with the 90-member choir belting out “We’ve come this far by faith!”
A Little Birthday Reflection July 27, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized Yesterday was my birthday. It wasn’t a special milestone, but every birthday feels significant to me. And every birthday offers a chance to pause and reflect on who I am, why I’m here, and how blessed I am.
When it comes to homilies, we can do better July 26, 2023By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Commentary While no one homiletic style will please all Catholics, an awful lot of us pew warmers are complaining about the quality, or lack thereof, of the sermons we hear.
Aldean’s strange ‘small town’ sticks a finger into raw wounds July 25, 2023By Elizabeth Scalia Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Commentary “Try that in a Small Town” boasts lyrics about Grandad’s shotgun, handed down and waiting in readiness in case any miscreants currently shoplifting, sucker-punching and otherwise diminishing our cities show up on his turf.
Feasting at and through the 13th black Catholic Congress exhibits July 25, 2023By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, National Black Congress Perusing the offerings at the exhibit hall open throughout each day of the 13th National Black Catholic Congress was a welcome task for attendees.
Question Corner: Are Protestant martyrs of the English Reformation heretics or in heaven? July 25, 2023By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Heresy consists of an obstinate — that is, persistent and stubborn — rejection of Catholic teaching by a person after they were baptized.
Painting, sister outings, a diaper cake, and pre-birthday fun (7 Quick Takes) July 22, 2023By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Uncategorized When the children are younger, you struggle with how to display their artwork because it’s all so personal and sweet. Then when they get older, it can be even harder to know what to do because their work is so beautiful.
