commeNTARY Commentary The gravity of Gettysburg, through the heart of a child Michael R. HeinleinJuly 3, 20234 min read When it comes to introducing children to history, you are not just dealing with facts and trivia; you’re introducing young minds to the reality of the human condition — that celebrating the greatest of human achievements is good, but that we must acknowledge and recognize the worst of human behavior. BlogCommentaryOpen Window “Are You Catholic?” Rita BuettnerJuly 2, 20233 min read Was I wearing a crucifix? Had a rosary slipped out of my purse? Then I realized she was looking at the reusable grocery bags I had brought along. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Hooray for July Rita BuettnerJuly 1, 20233 min read July is the cherry on the top of the ice cream sundae. It’s summer at its summer-iest. It’s when we will finally welcome the hotter days, when—if we’re doing it right—the children will start complaining about being bored, and when we will realize which popsicle flavors no one likes because that’s all that’s left in the freezer. Black Catholic MinistryCommentaryRacial Justice ‘Signs and times’: What about Sister Wilhelmina? Elizabeth ScaliaJuly 1, 20235 min read Since the discovery of Sister Wilhelmina’s intact remains, four aspects of the story have many asking, “What is happening and what does it mean?” Commentary I’m not in recovery, I’m in rediscovery M.G. DavisJune 29, 20238 min read This cycle of shame tossed me like a rag doll until I became bruised and weary. CommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: Baptismal certificate function; annulments and hell Jenna Marie CooperJune 28, 20234 min read When Catholics request a copy of their baptismal certificate, their parish of baptism issues a new hard copy based on the information in the baptismal register. BlogCommentaryOpen WindowRecipes Make an eagle cheese ball and watch your party soar Rita BuettnerJune 27, 20234 min read As it turned out, though, we didn’t need a superhero to make our eagle cheese ball. Commentary Homeschooling mom responds to ‘Happy Shiny People’ Theresa Civantos BarberJune 26, 20235 min read In the case of “Shiny Happy People,” problematic parenting was the problem, not homeschooling in and of itself. CommentarySaints 10 Saints who can bring us close to the Eucharist OSV NewsJune 25, 20236 min read One would guess that most saints would have a devotion to the Eucharist, but here are 10 saints to learn more about and ask to intercede for us during the National Eucharistic Revival. Blessed Carlo Acutis Born in 1991, Blessed Carlo Acutis was a young Italian boy who had a great love for Jesus in […] Commentary Lumen Fidei’ at 10: Instructions for our confused, wandering, utilitarian age Elizabeth ScaliaJune 23, 20235 min read “Lumen Fidei” translates, of course, to “The Light of Faith,” and on this 10th anniversary of the encyclical’s release, we are reminded that light is something shared, sustaining, real and available in plenitude when sought out with a willing heart, and received with even a modicum of belief. Previous 1 … 112 113 114 … 298 Next