commeNTARY Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary A year ahead of election, breathe deeply Christopher GuntyNovember 14, 20194 min read Christopher Gunty offers five strategies to get through this election cycle without destroying our democracy. CommentaryGuest Commentary Remarks of Professor James O’Hara James O’HaraNovember 14, 20195 min read Erasmus called Thomas “the only genius in England.” Samuel Johnson said, “he was the person of greatest virtue these islands ever produced.” CommentaryFor the JourneyGuest CommentarySaints St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Dismissed and dissed? Effie CaldarolaNovember 14, 20194 min read I hope Governor Cuomo does build a St. Cabrini statue, expressing the strength and vision of a woman who should not be dismissed easily. CommentaryWit & Wisdom Trust wins out over despair Father Joseph BreighnerNovember 13, 20193 min read In this month dedicated to praying for the “poor souls” in purgatory, let us not forget to pray for the dying BlogOpen Window Seeking joy in the busyness of life Rita BuettnerNovember 12, 20193 min read This fall has been a season of abundance. I have too many things to balance, too many competing priorities, too many problems to solve, and too many reasons not to go to sleep on time. BlogOpen Window National Adoption Month, the time change, a trip to First Fruits Farm, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 7, 20195 min read Even before we were married, John and I had talked about adoption. But talking about adoption is not the same as deciding to adopt. Coming to that decision can be difficult, and I feel so fortunate that John and I came to it together. CommentaryThe Domestic Church Tell me a story Rita BuettnerNovember 7, 20194 min read Stories help us incorporate memories and traditions into our family. They help us know who we are. Charity in TruthCommentary Scatter the darkness Archbishop William E. LoriNovember 7, 20193 min read As the days grow darker, both cosmically and metaphorically, the encouragement of the Holy Spirit shines forth with renewed clarity. BlogOpen Window The gift of a shooting star Rita BuettnerNovember 5, 20192 min read The other night our son was outside with his father, scanning the heavens, when a shooting star streaked across the sky. BlogOpen Window Halloween costumes and emotions, November prayers, St. Verdiana, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 1, 20195 min read Even with all the worry about the weather, we got in a beautiful night of trick-or-treating, winding our way through our Halloween-happy neighborhood. Previous 1 … 193 194 195 … 279 Next