Thorough look at Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poetry reveals much about his faith February 3, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, World News Anyone seeking to understand Hopkins’ poetry, particularly its deep spiritual depth, will find “A Heart Lost in Wonder” indispensable.
Picture this: Decluttering photo collection, holding on to memories February 3, 2021By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, For the Journey Taking time to look through hundreds of old photos definitely brings one to God, the God who brought all these people — and these beautiful children — into my life.
Christianity without liturgy is absent of Christ, pope says February 3, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The liturgy is not a spectacle to be observed but a prayerful event where Christians encounter Christ’s presence in their lives, Pope Francis said.
PROGRESS REPORT: Mother Mary Lange Catholic School continues to take shape February 3, 2021By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized The coronavirus pandemic has not deterred the construction of Mother Mary Lange Catholic School, the first new Catholic school to be built in Baltimore City in almost 60 years.
High school costs, as shown in annual CR survey, prove worthwhile investment February 3, 2021By Paul McMullen Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Uncategorized Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore continue to display their value, as shown in the Catholic Review’s annual survey of cost of attendance at non-public schools in its geographic footprint.
Pope talks about Iraq trip, Catholic journalism, church in U.S. February 2, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Pope Francis in Iraq, Vatican, Video, World News Asked about the role of U.S. Catholic journalists today, Pope Francis said, it is to promote unity and to “try to get people to talk to each other, reason together and seek the path of fraternity.”
Pope adds Martha, Mary and Lazarus, church doctors to universal calendar February 2, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Recognizing their welcome of and witness to Christ, Pope Francis has approved changing the liturgical feast of St. Martha to include her sister and brother, Mary and Lazarus, on the church’s universal calendar of feast days.
Justice for unborn called first ‘foundational’ principle of pro-life movement February 1, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, Respect Life, World News Supreme Knight Carl Anderson urged the pro-life movement to remain committed to four foundational principles: justice, truth, democracy and compassion.
Catechists must share God’s love, uphold church teaching, pope says February 1, 2021By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A catechist always must teach what the church teaches and that includes the vision and teachings of the Second Vatican Council.
Pope establishes World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly February 1, 2021By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis announced the establishment of a World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly as a reminder of the important role they play as a link between generations.
Father Thomas Gills, retired Air Force chaplain, recalls ‘powerful ministry’ to wounded and dying January 30, 2021By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, 9/11, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Western Vicariate “You’re face-to-face with 19- and 20-year olds who had lost an arm or both arms, a leg or both legs, and writhing in pain,” Father Gills said, “and you would just touch them through prayer and somehow God would work through those prayers to lift them up and give them renewed hope and an optimistic view of the future.”
Catholic publication’s Twitter account locked over tweet about Biden nominee January 29, 2021By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News The editors at a Catholic publication said they are uncertain why an automated social media post was deemed hateful and led their Twitter account to be locked.
