Commentary & Columns BlogFertile Soil Preach the Gospel at all times (and without any exceptions) Hanael BianchiOctober 27, 20178 min read Sharing our faith is also an inherent aspect of being a Catholic. Are you a Catholic? Do you believe it is good to be a Catholic? If so, how can you not share the faith with everyone? Read More A More Human SocietyCommentaryRespect Life No greater love Richard DoerflingerOctober 26, 20173 min read In a moving commentary, the father of a fallen soldier says his son’s death was not the random victim of some meaningless accident. He deliberately risked his life to protect others. He was a hero. Read More CommentaryWord on FireYoung Adult MinistryYouth Ministry The Least Religious Generation in U.S. History: A Reflection on Jean Twenge’s “iGen” Bishop Robert BarronOctober 26, 20175 min read As late as 2004, 84 percent of young adults said that they regularly prayed; by 2016, fully one fourth of that same age cohort said that they never pray. Read More BlogOpen Window How we talk about death with our children Rita BuettnerOctober 25, 20174 min read I am not in any way an expert. I am just feeling my way and trusting that the Holy Spirit is leading us through these conversations. Read More BlogUnconditional Autism: The next doorway — Pt. 2 Robyn BarberryOctober 20, 20174 min read Frank has ASD. Also some incredible gifts and some intense challenges. And he probably won’t grow out of it. Read More BlogOpen Window Meeting new twin cousins, a free car seat, funeral preparations, and a Thomas Merton quote (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerOctober 19, 20174 min read We dropped in on our new twin nephews and cousins this week. They are absolutely precious. Read More BlogThe Catholic Difference The Catechism of the Catholic Church at 25 George WeigelOctober 19, 20174 min read If you’ve not read it, this silver jubilee is a good occasion to do so. Then share the Catechism with a friend. Read More BlogOpen Window Screen Time (in rhyme) Rita BuettnerOctober 17, 20171 min read A little poetry to mark an ordinary every day memory Read More BlogUnconditional Autism: The new doorway — Pt. 1 Robyn BarberryOctober 14, 20174 min read Today my son was diagnosed with autism – or ASD. I wasn’t terribly surprised. If anything, I was relieved. Read More BlogOpen Window Joy and sorrow, remembering a much-loved brother-in-law, and other moments from the week (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerOctober 14, 20175 min read We are grieving the loss of a young and much loved husband, father of four, brother-in-law, son, brother, and uncle. Read More Previous 1 … 283 284 285 … 309 Next