commeNTARY BlogCommentaryOpen Window A dessert for Ordinary Time Rita BuettnerJanuary 18, 20213 min read There’s something about the simpler times in between the flashier liturgical seasons that speaks to me. BlogCommentaryOpen WindowRecipes Finches, a sweet start to the day, a spring mix recipe, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 17, 20214 min read A little about the finches and other family highlights from the week CommentaryGuest Commentary History’s greatest inaugural speeches Elise Italiano UreneckJanuary 14, 20214 min read Inaugurations speak to our innate need to start over from time to time, to express new hopes and fears, to realign our priorities and make sure the path we’re walking on is the right one. BlogCommentaryOpen Window What’s for dinner? Your guess is as good as mine Rita BuettnerJanuary 13, 20213 min read Weeknight dinners come with their own challenges and joys. Mileage definitely varies. CommentaryFertile SoilSaints Do you want to be a saint? Seven daily habits for the new year Hanael BianchiJanuary 11, 20216 min read Being a saint is like being a successful athlete or musician. You need a good plan, determination and the grace of God. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A last taste of Christmas and a little rhyming fun (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 9, 20212 min read Sharing a few highlights from our week in poetry form Charity in TruthCommentaryFeatureU.S. Congress Building a Nation of Peace and Justice Archbishop William E. LoriJanuary 9, 20213 min read Leaders must be aware that their words and deeds have far-reaching consequences. ChristmasCommentaryDiamonds in the RoughFeature Our familiar visitors Father T. Austin Murphy Jr.January 8, 20213 min read Putting Christmas decorations away is a sad time for many. It doesn’t have to be that way. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A different kind of Epiphany Rita BuettnerJanuary 7, 20213 min read I can’t accept cavalier disrespect directed toward our democracy. I feel angry, sad, and betrayed. The world feels upside-down. CommentaryCoronavirus 2020: A year out of focus Kevin J. ParksJanuary 7, 20216 min read As we say a farewell and good riddance to 2020, I selected some images that made me smile or gave me energy these past months. Hopefully, they will do the same for you. Previous 1 … 163 164 165 … 288 Next