Lights in the sky a cherished Christmas memory December 22, 2022By Mitzy Deras Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary Enjoying snow and hot chocolate is a cozy way to spend Christmas, but watching the sky light up in celebration of the birth of Christ is just as magical.
Catholic Review photographer enjoys 100-year-old cookie recipe December 13, 2022By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Recipes Using a 100-year-old recipe handed down by her maternal great grandmother, Sue Parks continues a family tradition started decades ago that makes Christmases extra special.
A new Thanksgiving meaning November 15, 2022By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Before we sit down to our Thanksgiving feasts let’s mark the day spiritually by attending Mass, praying the Psalms of thanksgiving (Psalms 113-118), or at the very least, pausing with loved ones to give voice to our blessings, despite our difficulties.
Catholic education needed now more than ever November 9, 2022By Guest Columnist Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Schools This week we are celebrating Discover Catholic Schools Week, which is a time to spread the word about the substantial benefits and meaningful opportunities a Catholic education can deliver for students and their families.
There’s a better way to respond to immigration September 22, 2022By Father Eugene Hemrick Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Immigration and Migration Protecting the body and soul of immigrants and especially their religious faith is still the best means for overcoming daunting hurdles.
Christ’s way will bring us to truth September 15, 2022By Mary Marrocco Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary Jesus shows us we’re like lamps, meant to be lighted, to be seen, and to help others see the light.
Expanding the circle of protection September 12, 2022By Greg Erlandson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Respect Life Some Catholics may oppose the death penalty but are just fine with abortion, while others proudly declare that life is sacred but support the warehousing and execution of prisoners.
Busing migrants to states another reminder reform is ‘long overdue’ September 2, 2022By Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Immigration and Migration Governors are using migrants and refugees as tools to try to punish political leaders and jurisdictions for their more supportive positions on migrants and asylum-seekers.
The real power of the rosary August 31, 2022By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, For the Journey, Guest Commentary The Rosary offers the moral power of Jesus who showed us a God who was love, and offered a peace that the world cannot give.
Longing for a normal school year August 24, 2022By Katie Prejean McGrady Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Schools And so, here we are in 2022, a fourth “first day” for our 5-year-old, launching into kindergarten with hopes, dreams and expectations of “normalcy” resting on her little outer space backpack laden shoulders.
‘Do not worry about tomorrow’ August 16, 2022By Effie Caldarola Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, For the Journey, Guest Commentary, Marriage & Family Life Jesus is speaking to our human tendency to worry, sometimes ceaselessly, about tomorrow, about yesterday, about the far-off future and the long-dead past. Regrets can nag us from one direction, fear from the other.
Where is God on your family’s calendar? July 26, 2022By Laura Kelly Fanucci Catholic News Service Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary, Marriage & Family Life If someone found your planner on the bus or a stranger glanced at your calendar on the wall or a hacker gained access to your phone’s events, would they see any sign you were a Catholic?