commeNTARY CommentaryObituariesThe Catholic Difference Father Mankowski, who died suddenly Sept. 3, was ‘off-the-charts brilliant’ George WeigelSeptember 16, 20205 min read He rarely expressed doubts about anything; but he displayed a great sensitivity to the doubts and confusions of those who had the humility to confess that they were at sea. CommentaryFeatureWit & Wisdom How to ‘steal’ heaven Father Joseph BreighnerSeptember 16, 20203 min read Like the Good Thief, you and I can “steal” heaven. It involves returning to the practice of our faith, going to church, receiving the sacraments, reading Scripture, and talking to God throughout the day in formal or informal prayers. BlogCommentaryDust and Dewfall Forgiving hearts Father J. Collin PostonSeptember 14, 20203 min read Ask the Lord today to show you someone you need to forgive or someone from whom you need to seek forgiveness. BlogCommentaryCoronavirusOpen Window Half a year ago Rita BuettnerSeptember 13, 20203 min read It’s been six months since our children were last in a school, six months since I went to my office for the workday, and six months since I’ve interacted in a normal way with people outside my immediate household. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Starting school, solving an egg mystery, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerSeptember 12, 20204 min read ~1. Reading and writing and where is the log-in code~ The other day one of my colleagues who’s also a virtual learning mom asked me how online learning was going. I told her I was excelling at all of it, handling everything beautifully, and not finding it stressful at all. “It turns out that I […] Charity in TruthCommentaryCoronavirusFeature The long haul Archbishop William E. LoriSeptember 11, 20204 min read We are rooting for the medical professionals to come up with a vaccine and effective treatment, but we should also be begging the Lord to remove this scourge from us. CommentaryCoronavirusGuest Commentary In difficult times, hope sustains us Father Richard Malloy, S.J.September 10, 20205 min read Hope is the courageous work of waiting for the solution, for things to get better. Behind the HeadlinesCommentaryCoronavirus Rights and responsibilities Christopher GuntySeptember 9, 20204 min read If each and every person takes responsibility for wearing a mask, social distancing and washing their hands frequently, we can make a difference. CommentaryGuest Commentary New life in Catholic education Carolyn WooSeptember 9, 20204 min read The dogged efforts to hold on to or retrofit legacy models failed to halt the large-scale exit of about half of Catholic schools since the ’60s. Nevertheless, in the past two decades, with urgency and many people stepping up, new approaches and mindsets have burst with boldness and vigor. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A time of blessings and beginnings Rita BuettnerSeptember 8, 20202 min read Today as we reflect on the birth of the Blessed Mother, my sons are beginning the school year. Previous 1 … 179 180 181 … 294 Next