commeNTARY CommentaryWord on Fire Tintoretto and the Reform of the Church Bishop Robert BarronSeptember 18, 20184 min read Tintoretto sheds considerable light on this issue of Apostolic weakness and strength in the very manner in which he has arranged the figures in his composition BlogOpen Window Discovering the power of faith formation programs Rita BuettnerSeptember 15, 20184 min read On Catechetical Sunday, I am feeling so very grateful to our parish and the catechists who care so deeply about our children’s faith. We are definitely not alone on this journey. BlogOpen Window Finding comfort in the Blessed Mother’s sorrow Rita BuettnerSeptember 15, 20183 min read Life is so good and full of so much wonder and joy. But life can also be difficult and painful and sad. When it is, we know we can go running to our Blessed Mother, and she will understand. BlogOpen Window A visit to the Basilica, a message in a pancake, the joy of a soccer-less autumn, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerSeptember 14, 20183 min read Getting to daily Mass isn’t even a goal most of the time, but yesterday I managed to slip downtown to the Baltimore Basilica for Mass, and it was just what I needed. A More Human SocietyCommentary Good and bad ideas on church reform Richard DoerflingerSeptember 13, 20184 min read Charges against former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, and those who allegedly covered up his abuses and advanced him to an advisory role at the Vatican, must be investigated and proved or disproved. BlogOpen Window Boots on the ground (but not on a field trip) Rita BuettnerSeptember 12, 20183 min read It’s the rainiest week of the rainiest month of the rainiest year. At least it feels that way. CommentaryGuest Commentary Sweden’s Catholic past and future Greg ErlandsonSeptember 11, 20184 min read For the past 500 years, Catholicism has made little impression on Sweden. Yet perhaps even now in this ardently secular country, there are small signs of change. BlogOpen Window Fabric of Faith: A Q&A with Theresa Conlan of Happy Nest Home Goods Rita BuettnerSeptember 10, 20187 min read Theresa Conlan of Happy Nest Home Goods is releasing her first cross stitch patterns this week! We took a few minutes to chat about her art, her business, and her faith. AmenAmen Gunty CommentaryCommentary I have seen the face of Christ Christopher GuntySeptember 10, 20183 min read Many years ago, I read an essay that pointed out that the church – whose head is Christ – must have a dual nature: like Jesus, both divine and human. If the church were not human, it would not be riddled with sinners and all that sin brings into our lives; but if the church were not divine, it could not have lasted two millennia, the argument went. BlogOpen Window Clouds, a new school year, puzzles, fishing, when things fall apart, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerSeptember 7, 20184 min read Don’t you just love clouds? I don’t think I look up at the sky often enough. I saw this one last night, and I loved how it was lit up from behind like a lightbulb. Previous 1 … 233 234 235 … 288 Next