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The challenge of John Chau
CommentaryWord on Fire

The challenge of John Chau

Bishop Robert BarronDecember 5, 20185 min read
Say what you want about his prudence. I will speak of him with honor.
Greatest gifts
CommentaryThe Domestic Church

Greatest gifts

Rita BuettnerDecember 5, 20184 min read
The weeks leading up to Christmas are their own gift, offering a time for us to ready our hearts and consider the enormity of the real miracle of Christmas.
Everyone’s story
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

Everyone’s story

Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 5, 20182 min read
Christmas reminds us that God, as Christ, has entered our world again in person to let us know that God never abandons us, that evil ultimately will not triumph.
Bishops stymied in response to abuse
Behind the HeadlinesBlogChild & Youth ProtectionCommentaryMcCarrick Report

Bishops stymied in response to abuse

Christopher GuntyDecember 5, 20183 min read
We all wanted some definitive answers by now. God willing, February and June – the next U.S. bishops meeting – will bring the remedies that victim-survivors of sexual abuse, and the whole church, desperately need. 
Time and presence
Charity in TruthCommentary

Time and presence

Archbishop William E. LoriDecember 5, 20184 min read
Pope Francis often tells us to accompany one another on the bumpy road of life. He means that we need to focus, not on ourselves, but on the other. This is what the gift of presence means.
The church and single parents/ Realistic portrayal of Crucifixion
CommentaryQuestion Corner

The church and single parents/ Realistic portrayal of Crucifixion

Father Kenneth DoyleDecember 4, 20184 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about single parents and depictions of the Crucifixion.
Advent: It’s the most wonderful time of the year
BlogOpen Window

Advent: It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Rita BuettnerDecember 3, 20182 min read
Advent simply nudges us to make space in our lives for Jesus. It assures us that the Son of God is coming.
Children of all ages
CommentaryGuest Commentary

Children of all ages

Kevin J. ParksDecember 3, 20184 min read
Kevin Parks, Catholic Review visual journalist, reflects on some recent assignments that bring the preciousness of life and joy into focus.
Train displays, parent-teacher conferences, December birthdays, fun with cardboard, and what’s left in the fridge (7 Quick Takes)
BlogOpen Window

Train displays, parent-teacher conferences, December birthdays, fun with cardboard, and what’s left in the fridge (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 30, 20184 min read
December starts tomorrow, so bring on train season! Actually, it’s always train season around here because we are a toy train family.
Is that Mr. Bean?
BlogSnippets of Faith

Is that Mr. Bean?

Suzanna Molino SingletonNovember 30, 20186 min read
Suzanna Molino Singleton finds humor and inspiration from an encounter with the acclaimed biographer of St. John Paul II.
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