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Guest Commentary

This Advent, focus on presence not presents

November 23, 2021
By Katie Prejean McGrady
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary

If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete.

Feast of Immaculate Conception recognizes Mary’s sinless nature

November 23, 2021
By Monsignor Charles M. Mangan
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

Mary lived virtuously by adoring her Creator, obeying his commands and serving her neighbors.

The miracle we share at every Mass

November 9, 2021
By Greg Erlandson
Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Guest Commentary

Much of the media coverage this year has focused on whether it will call out Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. According to the draft sent to the bishops in September and subsequently leaked to The Pillar, it does not.

Mary’s message

October 25, 2021
By Brett Robinson
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Saints

Mary is the medium that brought Christ’s saving message into the world. It’s a message that cannot be contained by a text or meme because, like love in its highest expression, it is ineffable.

Learning all about Jesus

September 23, 2021
By Katie Prejean McGrady
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Parenting

When it comes to Jesus, there are infinite amounts to learn. We will never be done learning about him, the alpha and the omega, who is truth itself, made present to us, died for us and loves us.

When our children leave the faith

September 9, 2021
By Greg Erlandson
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary

The real enemy of the faith in our age is indifference. Combatting this enemy may be the biggest challenge facing our parishes, and our families, today.

I found the treasure in a field

August 30, 2021
By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P.
Syndicated Columnist
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Seniors

If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to do something truly counter-cultural and if you want to find fulfillment, cherish the elderly.

Marriage rooted in friendship and virtue

August 27, 2021
By Father Eugene Hemrick
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Marriage & Family Life

St. Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle viewed marriage as friendship, and Cicero defined friendship as “mutual harmony in affairs human and divine coupled with benevolence and clarity.”

College is an adventure: Three ways to keep your faith

August 25, 2021
By Nicholas Grevas
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Colleges, Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary

The students who do these three things become better people after the journey’s end and are equipped for whatever life throws at them.

Eucharistic renewal is already an ongoing movement

August 11, 2021
By Hosffman Ospino
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Guest Commentary

Theologians are perhaps the best-prepared body of Catholics with the training and skills to analyze the complexity of the questions about the Eucharist that shape our Catholic imagination today.

Appreciation: Len Strom a joy-filled man of integrity

July 29, 2021
By Bishop Denis J. Madden
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Guest Commentary

Bishop Denis Madden reflects on the life and faith of Len Strom, a former executive director of human resources for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

How to answer kids when prayers go unanswered

July 29, 2021
By Laura Kelly Fanucci
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Commentary, Guest Commentary, Parenting

As caregivers, we are not meant to put children in a bubble to protect them from life’s bruises or faith’s struggles. We are called to help them grow in their relationship with God.

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