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Father Mankowski, who died suddenly Sept. 3, was ‘off-the-charts brilliant’
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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.
How to ‘steal’ heaven
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.
Forgiving hearts
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.
Half a year ago
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.
Starting school, solving an egg mystery, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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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 […]
The long haul
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.
In difficult times, hope sustains 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.
Rights and responsibilities
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.
New life in Catholic education
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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.
A time of blessings and beginnings
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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.
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