Commentary & Columns CommentaryRespect Life So that the works of God might be revealed in him Adrienne WeaverJanuary 29, 20245 min read By the grace of God, Jeremy’s life has shown us the importance of uniting our sufferings with Christ’s and asking the Lord to redeem them (Col 1:24). Read More Commentary How deep are our divisions? Greg ErlandsonJanuary 24, 20244 min read Political identity has become a “meta-identity,” impacting not just our politics but where we live, how we pray, who we associate with. Read More BlogCommentaryOpen Window Why did the colleague cross the road? Rita BuettnerJanuary 23, 20242 min read It was sunny and cold. Somehow it felt even colder because of the graying snow lining the curbs. I was leaving work, and I had just texted my son to let him know I was on my way. Just getting out of my parking spot into the flow of traffic was a challenge, with a […] Read More Commentary Question Corner: Why do Orthodox churches have a valid celebration of the Eucharist? Jenna Marie CooperJanuary 23, 20244 min read Catholics and Orthodox not only share belief in the Real Presence in the Eucharist, but also a shared understanding of the sacrament of holy orders and thus the nature of the priesthood. Read More CommentaryRespect Life Five reasons why I’m still marching for life Father Patrick BriscoeJanuary 23, 20244 min read In the wake of the Dobbs decision, the March for Life is not just a celebration but a rallying call. It’s a reminder that our work is far from over Read More Commentary Of worrying and wild things Effie CaldarolaJanuary 18, 20243 min read It’s good to be prepared, but worrying is a spiritual problem. Read More CommentaryEucharist A eucharistic word: tabernacle Michael R. HeinleinJanuary 18, 20243 min read The Eucharist is the key to open up the tabernacle of our hearts and let Christ live in the world. Read More Commentary Is hell empty? I think not, but I hope I’m wrong Father Patrick BriscoeJanuary 18, 20243 min read I think there are a lot of souls lost for eternity because they’ve refused God’s love. I hope I’m wrong. But I don’t think I am. Read More CommentaryQuestion Corner Why so much incense at Mass, and isn’t devotion better than obedience? Jenna Marie CooperJanuary 17, 20243 min read The smoke that rises from the burning of incense has for millennia been understood by the Christian community as a symbol of the prayers of the faithful rising up to God. Read More 2024 ElectionCommentary Faith signaling: What you see may not be what you get Jaymie Stuart WolfeJanuary 16, 20244 min read As the primaries heat up, we should guard ourselves against uncritically supporting candidates who know how to present themselves on the political stage as devout Catholics or concerned Christians. Read More Previous 1 … 101 102 103 … 306 Next