commeNTARY CommentarySports The ‘religion’ of football: Searching for the rightly ordered soul Timothy P. O’MalleyAugust 31, 20237 min read I reflect on football in American life as a full, conscious, and active participant in the annual autumn carnival. BlogCommentaryOpen Window A lesson in trust (and a prayer for a new driver) Rita BuettnerAugust 30, 20233 min read Letting your child drive your car is exciting and terrifying. And I found myself thinking about how often God asks us to place our trust not just in him, but in others. BlogCommentaryOpen Window Goodbye summer, hello school, anniversaries, and other fun (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerAugust 27, 20234 min read ~1~ I don’t ever want summer to end. It’s gone by much too quickly. I also need summer vacation to end so we can return to more of a routine. My emotions are always mixed this time of year. Summer is my favorite season, and I want our children to have more time to rest […] CommentaryJournalism Catholic media use is on the upswing Greg ErlandsonAugust 27, 20234 min read Church leaders should want to be in the game, not standing on the sidelines while others control the messaging CommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: A priest with grandchildren and a question on tattoos Jenna Marie CooperAugust 26, 20234 min read Provided that he is otherwise suitable, a man can be ordained to the priesthood if he is presently unmarried and willing to commit to a life of chaste celibacy going forward — even if he had been previously married or is a father to children. Charity in TruthCommentaryFeature A youthful church Archbishop William E. LoriAugust 25, 20234 min read World Youth Day was more than an antidote to the isolation and anger that are so much a part of today’s culture. It was an event, a moment in history, when Christ’s presence in the power of the Holy Spirit was experienced, an experience that happened precisely by coming together, by journeying together in trust and friendship. BlogCommentaryOpen Window The day my nephew moved into my alma mater Rita BuettnerAugust 23, 20234 min read When my nephew was looking at colleges last year, he decided to apply to my alma mater, Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For some reason, I didn’t think it was likely he would go. But F&M offered him a spot in the Class of 2027—and he said yes! As the weeks of summer […] BlogCommentaryOpen Window “Holy Women, Holy Lives”: Nominations open for the Maryland Catholic Woman of the Year Rita BuettnerAugust 23, 20233 min read You may know a woman who demonstrates spirituality, leadership, and service to Christ, His Church, and society. You have the opportunity to nominate her for this award. CommentaryQuestion Corner Question Corner: prayer’s validity and whether priests can make mistakes Jenna Marie CooperAugust 22, 20234 min read God is indeed present always and everywhere, and he loves us unconditionally no matter where we are. It’s not as though God is somehow absent from us unless (or until) we say a certain prayer. Commentary A bishop’s challenge to ‘We used to be Catholics…’ Bishop Gerard W. BattersbyAugust 21, 20235 min read What so many have lost is a broad vision and narrative for all humanity; what they’ve lost is faith in Jesus Christ and confidence in his Father’s plan. Previous 1 … 97 98 99 … 288 Next