Commentary & Columns
The Tale of a Trumpet
One of the most wonderful gifts of being a parent is watching your children discover their passions and then pour themselves into them.
Roe and the legacy of abortion
Ruth did not send “Ruth Sent Us.” But she and Antonin could send us to seek common ground in helping children and their mothers.
How we live our lives on and offline
Even though ours is a world focused on “living our truths” and “living our authentic selves,” it has become a world of performance.
Who’s ready for a summer party?
Outdoor parties are one of my favorite things to come out of the pandemic.
A compassionate ‘yes’ to life
Let us band together in building a culture of life. And may the prayers of Mary, the Mother of our Savior, accompany us every step of the way.
Prayer is the first resort
The rosary offers us the chance to pray as we go.
Appreciating good homilies
Wherever two or three Catholics are gathered, at some point, there is certain to be grumbling about preaching.
Fatherhood is the ultimate trust exercise
It’s a blessing to be entrusted with children each day.
Good, Good Father
A few weeks ago, 5-year-old Christian Oakes said to his father, “Hey, Dad, I’ve got a good song just for you.” As Christian played the song, he would give his father a little smile. Brian was a little mystified because he had never heard the song before. He asked Christian where he had found the […]
Gathered into one by the Eucharistic Lord
The Eucharistic encounter with Christ, crucified and risen: this is at the heart of the Year of the Eucharist.