commeNTARY CommentarySaints ‘Longing’: Learning about Eucharistic desire from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Michael R. HeinleinNovember 24, 20234 min read The newly redesigned Elizabeth Ann Seton museum has much to offer any pilgrim. AdventCommentary Insta-culture and a powerful Advent lesson on delayed gratification Scott P. RichertNovember 23, 20234 min read What economists call “delayed gratification” is simply not part of American life anymore — and that’s as true of Catholics and other Christians as it is of the average American. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A rose from St. Therese: A story from a salon owner Rita BuettnerNovember 21, 20233 min read The story I want to share with you today features one of my favorite saints, St. Therese of Lisieux who was born 150 years ago this year. This story comes from Shaela Blanchard, who lives in Colorado. Shaela is a stay-at-home mother of three little ones—11, 3, and 8 months. She is also a business owner. AdventChristmasCommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: What are the rules for Catholics and Christmas trees? Jenna Marie CooperNovember 21, 20234 min read There are no strict right or wrong answers as to when a Catholic should put up or take down a Christmas tree. CommentaryThe Domestic Church It’s all gravy when it comes to giving thanks Rita BuettnerNovember 20, 20233 min read During this season of gratitude, may you see God’s hand in the greatest joys of your life and know that he was also with you in the challenging times. CommentaryRespect Life Really want to end abortion? Then heal sexual brokenness Gina ChristianNovember 20, 20235 min read The pro-life battle for hearts doesn’t start at the threshold of the abortion clinic, and it doesn’t end at courtrooms or state legislatures. Commentary ‘Be prepared’: Why does death take us by surprise? Effie CaldarolaNovember 19, 20233 min read The things attainable — in this life, on this earth — are rarely enough for our deep longings. CommentaryConflict in the Middle East Catholics and Jews and Jesus, the King Jaymie Stuart WolfeNovember 16, 20234 min read Antisemitism has continued to rise around the world for the past decade, but what has unfolded since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians demands our attention and response. AdventCommentaryEucharist Four ways to jump start your Eucharistic Revival Gretchen R. CroweNovember 15, 20234 min read This time of year offers us a prime opportunity for getting serious about our own personal revival in the Eucharist. CommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: Why can’t the church use disposable plastic cups at Mass? Jenna Marie CooperNovember 15, 20234 min read Because we believe that Jesus is physically, bodily present in the “sacred species” (our term for the bread and wine which have been turned into the body and blood of Christ), we have several laws and customs pertaining to the Eucharist that ensure a sufficient degree of protection and reverence for Jesus’ presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Previous 1 … 89 90 91 … 288 Next