commeNTARY CommentarySynodality Analysis: How the synod is modeling a solution to the church’s polarization Peter Jesserer SmithOctober 17, 20237 min read What’s the path to authentic unity for a deeply polarized church? The Synod on Synodality’s Oct. 4-29 gathering in Rome is both modeling and providing an answer: through personal encounter and dialogue as disciples walking together with Jesus Christ in their midst. BlogCommentaryOpen Window The Rosary: A prayer for when you can’t find the words Rita BuettnerOctober 14, 20233 min read As life has presented its twists and turns, I’ve discovered that there are times when the Rosary is like a lifeline—a simple and beautiful connection to our Blessed Mother and to Jesus. CommentaryImmigration and Migration Today’s migrants, and why many aren’t coming legally Bishop Nicholas DiMarzioOctober 12, 20235 min read The present influx of asylum-seekers has highlighted the existing problem of the lack of legal pathways. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A day of grief and happy memories Rita BuettnerOctober 10, 20233 min read It was just an ordinary day. I was rushing around getting people ready for school, trying to make sure we didn’t miss the bus, explaining the schedule for the day, while keeping half an eye on my phone in case the workday was starting early. Then, all of a sudden, as my younger son was […] CommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: Can mistakes be made when it comes to private revelation? Jenna Marie CooperOctober 10, 20234 min read St. Ignatius acknowledges the possibility that God might, in rare situations, make his will known in extraordinary ways, such as through locutions and visions. Commentary If you’re bored, it’s really your own fault David MillsOctober 6, 20234 min read If you look more closely, with more patience and attention, you will find things to interest and even fascinate you. CommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: Can a Catholic date a person whose marriage has not been annulled? Jenna Marie CooperOctober 5, 20234 min read It is true that the Catholic Church presumes that marriages are valid until proven otherwise, and it’s only logical that faithful Catholics should discern their life choices in light of this general principle. Commentary To feed the Body of Christ: What could be more profound? Laura Kelly FanucciOctober 5, 20233 min read Our parish has been bringing meals to our family for months following my cancer diagnosis, and their loving service is transforming my faith. AmenCommentaryEucharist The music in my head Carole Norris GreeneOctober 5, 20233 min read Through their three-year eucharistic revival, the U.S. bishops are calling on Catholics to “enter more deeply by faith and love” into the mystery of mysteries, the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. CommentarySaints St. Jude’s arm, kitsch and cartoon saints Maria WieringOctober 5, 20234 min read I want my kids to know the saints were real — are real — because the reality of the saints points to the reality of Jesus Previous 1 … 95 96 97 … 290 Next