commeNTARY A More Human SocietyCommentary Encouraging news on abortion Richard DoerflingerDecember 7, 20174 min read Supporters of legalized abortion used to agree that abortion should be “rare.” They don’t say it so much nowadays. Maybe they now realize that reducing abortions will require discouraging abortion. CommentaryThe Domestic Church The anticipation of Advent Rita BuettnerDecember 7, 20174 min read Jesus does not just come to us when we are perfect. He comes to us as we are, even if we are shepherds watching our sheep in the fields. CommentaryQuestion Corner Father Patrick Peyton and road to sainthood/ Pray for Judas Iscariot? Father Kenneth DoyleDecember 5, 20174 min read Father Doyle answers questions about the canonization of Father Patrick Peyton and praying for Judas Iscariot. BlogOpen Window Seize the day this Advent season Rita BuettnerDecember 4, 20173 min read Let’s look at Advent as a chance to welcome Jesus into our lives in a new way. Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary It’s time to talk about gun violence Christopher GuntyDecember 4, 20174 min read If we are not distressed by the mass shootings occurring all too frequently around our country, is it any wonder that we are not shocked and distressed by individual killings on the streets of Baltimore? BlogOpen Window Awaiting Advent with train gardens, home-cooked dinners, and birthday party planning (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 30, 20175 min read Advent usually creeps up on me without warning, but having the extra week between Thanksgiving and Advent has left me impatient for it to begin. CommentaryGuest Commentary Searches beyond Google’s capabilities Brett RobinsonNovember 30, 20174 min read My mother was very good at teaching me to read the subtle signs of providence, and she got me very excited that this book that had been so magical for the reviewer was rediscovered in our library. CommentaryGuest Commentary A plea for our fellow Catholics Greg ErlandsonNovember 30, 20174 min read This Advent, stop worrying about Christmas presents and hanging lights, negotiating mall traffic or scouring the web for the perfect gift. CommentaryWord on Fire Paul VI, Prophet Bishop Robert BarronNovember 30, 20175 min read In Humanae Vitae, Paul VI plays the prophet and lays out, clearly and succinctly, what he foresees as consequences of turning away from the Church’s classic teaching on sex. BlogOpen Window Having a few laughs while designing the family Christmas card Rita BuettnerNovember 27, 20173 min read It’s one of the most stressful and exciting aspects of the Christmas season: creating our family Christmas card. Previous 1 … 263 264 265 … 293 Next