commeNTARY CommentaryWit & Wisdom This Christmas, rediscover silence and God Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 24, 20173 min read At Christmas we get to celebrate God made man in the fullness of time. May we one day be able to celebrate the God who lives in us and through us all the time. BlogDust and Dewfall Keeping our focus on Him Father J. Collin PostonDecember 23, 20172 min read Can you imagine your life without Christ? Without Jesus? How different everything – everything! – indeed would be. BlogOpen Window Counting down to Christmas, snowmen, skewers, scarves, and an adoption trip memory (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerDecember 21, 20174 min read Before I was a mother, I thought Christmas countdowns were cute and decorative and fun. Now I think they exist so parents can direct their children to the nearest countdown feature. Behind the HeadlinesBlogCommentary Archbishop Lori recalls Christmases past, looks back at 2017 Christopher GuntyDecember 21, 20173 min read Archbishop William E. Lori recalled that midnight Mass was the highlight of the family Christmas celebrations. The parish where he grew up had a particularly beautiful choir that helped make the Mass a memorable event, even as a kid. BlogOpen Window Tidings of comfort and joy Rita BuettnerDecember 19, 20173 min read This week we are lighting the pink candle on our Advent wreath as we say, “Gaudete!” CommentaryUnconditional Suddenly Annie Robyn BarberryDecember 18, 20173 min read In this time of Advent, we are not just waiting for the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, but preparing for our role as a member of His Kingdom. CommentaryWord on Fire ‘Lady Bird’ and the breakthrough of grace Bishop Robert BarronDecember 18, 20175 min read Running underneath this complex story of love and conflict is religion, more precisely, Catholicism. BlogOpen Window Eight is great, Christmas gifts, ping-pong in the dining room, a trumpet concert, and Ramen Around the Christmas Tree (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerDecember 14, 20174 min read I’m big on celebrating birthdays, but Daniel challenges even me to appreciate the awesomeness of birthdays. CommentarydeaconsQuestion Corner Question Corner: Burial of unbaptized/ Role of deacon Father Kenneth DoyleDecember 12, 20173 min read Father Doyle fields questions about the burial of unbaptized persons in a Catholic cemetery and the role of deacon in parishes. BlogOpen Window A little snow and a big idea Rita BuettnerDecember 11, 20172 min read He couldn’t wait to bring that snowman to life. Previous 1 … 264 265 266 … 296 Next