commeNTARY Charity in TruthCommentaryFrom the ArchbishopSocial JusticeUrban Vicariate Enduring power of nonviolence Archbishop William E. LoriMarch 1, 20187 min read Archbishop William E. Lori answers questions about his pastoral letter, “The Enduring Power of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Principles of Nonviolence.” CommentaryWord on Fire The Jordan Peterson Phenomenon Bishop Robert BarronMarch 1, 20186 min read Peterson’s considerable erudition is on clear display throughout his latest book, but so is his very real experience in the trenches as a practicing psychotherapist. CommentaryWit & Wisdom Years surrounded by God Father Joseph BreighnerFebruary 28, 20182 min read We are surrounded by God even though we can’t always feel or see God. God keeps us alive. I’m glad that I’ve lived long enough to share God with you. CommentaryUnconditional The Things We Do for Love, Part One: Play Their Game Robyn BarberryFebruary 27, 20184 min read One of my favorite spiritual images is the one of the angel guiding the children across the broken bridge. Just as Jesus does that for all of us, parents must do that for their children. Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary Living Biblically Christopher GuntyFebruary 26, 20184 min read If “Living Biblically” can get people thinking and talking about living a life of faith, it might be a good thing, overall. For now, CBS has ordered 13 episodes, and the producers hope it gets picked up for a second season. BlogOpen Window A small and simple gesture of sympathy Rita BuettnerFebruary 25, 20182 min read A batch of cookies. There’s nothing extraordinary about it. But sometimes when you feel you can do nothing, you look for one small thing you can do. BlogOpen Window A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerFebruary 23, 20184 min read I realized I’m a very uneven party thrower. I go way over the top ordering stickers to make Hershey kisses into Dog kisses, but I don’t start food prep for the party until about an hour before guests arrive. BlogUnconditional Illustrated family portraits Robyn BarberryFebruary 23, 20184 min read Robyn Barberry has fun with an illustrated image of her family. CommentaryThe Catholic Difference Conscience and grace: A Lenten meditation George WeigelFebruary 22, 20184 min read Lent calls us to embrace the humility of the Gospel publican and confess that we have sinned, knowing that God’s mercy can heal what is broken in us if we cooperate with his grace. Black Catholic MinistryCommentaryGuest Commentary The Oblate Sisters of Providence: An American story Diane Batts MorrowFebruary 22, 20185 min read In responding to the call of their teaching mission, the Oblate Sisters nurtured the minds and souls of black folk, the very elements of black existence white society routinely denied. Previous 1 … 252 253 254 … 290 Next