commeNTARY AmenAmen McMullen CommentaryCommentaryLocal News Amen: Keepsakes amid detritus Paul McMullenNovember 1, 20173 min read There is a reason the obituary section is dubbed the Irish sports pages; for me, there is nothing melancholy about remembering absent friends. BlogOpen Window Trick or treat: Procrastinating and still mostly winning at Halloween (Five Favorites) Rita BuettnerOctober 30, 20173 min read How is it Halloween already? Here are five tricks-or-treats (you decide) as we head into this fun-filled holiday. BlogOpen Window Chaperoning a field trip to St. Mary’s City, our first family hotel stay, a poetry reading, and The Irish Blessing (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerOctober 27, 20175 min read Ever been to St. Mary’s City? I hadn’t gone until this week when I chaperoned a fourth grade field trip there. BlogFertile Soil Preach the Gospel at all times (and without any exceptions) Hanael BianchiOctober 27, 20178 min read Sharing our faith is also an inherent aspect of being a Catholic. Are you a Catholic? Do you believe it is good to be a Catholic? If so, how can you not share the faith with everyone? A More Human SocietyCommentaryRespect Life No greater love Richard DoerflingerOctober 26, 20173 min read In a moving commentary, the father of a fallen soldier says his son’s death was not the random victim of some meaningless accident. He deliberately risked his life to protect others. He was a hero. CommentaryWord on FireYoung Adult MinistryYouth Ministry The Least Religious Generation in U.S. History: A Reflection on Jean Twenge’s “iGen” Bishop Robert BarronOctober 26, 20175 min read As late as 2004, 84 percent of young adults said that they regularly prayed; by 2016, fully one fourth of that same age cohort said that they never pray. BlogOpen Window How we talk about death with our children Rita BuettnerOctober 25, 20174 min read I am not in any way an expert. I am just feeling my way and trusting that the Holy Spirit is leading us through these conversations. BlogUnconditional Autism: The next doorway — Pt. 2 Robyn BarberryOctober 20, 20174 min read Frank has ASD. Also some incredible gifts and some intense challenges. And he probably won’t grow out of it. BlogOpen Window Meeting new twin cousins, a free car seat, funeral preparations, and a Thomas Merton quote (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerOctober 19, 20174 min read We dropped in on our new twin nephews and cousins this week. They are absolutely precious. BlogThe Catholic Difference The Catechism of the Catholic Church at 25 George WeigelOctober 19, 20174 min read If you’ve not read it, this silver jubilee is a good occasion to do so. Then share the Catechism with a friend. Previous 1 … 212 213 214 … 238 Next