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If Catholic media doesn’t share Christ’s teachings, who will?
CommentaryJournalism

If Catholic media doesn’t share Christ’s teachings, who will?

Gretchen R. CroweFebruary 19, 20244 min read
The mission of the Catholic press to share Christ’s truth with the world has never been more critical.
The TV host and the dictator 2.0
CommentaryWar in Ukraine

The TV host and the dictator 2.0

Archbishop Borys A. GudziakFebruary 19, 20247 min read
Throughout Carlson’s interview with Putin, truth was nowhere to be found.
Forgiveness Sunday
CommentaryLent

Forgiveness Sunday

Jaymie Stuart WolfeFebruary 18, 20244 min read
Many Eastern Christians — both Catholic and Orthodox — set the tone for the penitential season of Lent by observing another tradition: Forgiveness Sunday.
Elmo and the challenge of Lent
CommentaryLent

Elmo and the challenge of Lent

Effie CaldarolaFebruary 16, 20243 min read
Maybe it’s my turn to think of someone each day to turn to and say, “Just checking in. How are you doing?”
This Lent, say sorry — and mean it
CommentaryLent

This Lent, say sorry — and mean it

Dr. Greg PopcakFebruary 15, 20244 min read
As we express our sorrow to God this Lent for the ways that our lives do not reflect his plan for us, it can be important to make sure our “I’m sorrys” have all the components of sincere remorse.
Five great Lenten reads
BooksCommentaryLent

Five great Lenten reads

OSV NewsFebruary 15, 20244 min read
The season of Lent is an ideal time to grow in the spiritual life. Here are five great reads to help you on your way.
Question Corner: Is Communion by intinction permissible, and is the devil a being?
CommentaryQuestion Corner

Question Corner: Is Communion by intinction permissible, and is the devil a being?

Jenna Marie CooperFebruary 15, 20244 min read
The practice of administering Holy Communion by intinction — i.e., where the minister dips the host in the precious blood, which the communicant then receives on the tongue — is certainly “legal” and is an established option for receiving communion under both kinds.
Stations of the Cross help us make sense of suffering
CommentaryLent

Stations of the Cross help us make sense of suffering

Michael R. HeinleinFebruary 14, 20247 min read
Christ’s cross makes sense of our own, hence the universal appeal of popular devotions like the Stations of the Cross.
A time to come home
CommentaryLentThe Domestic Church

A time to come home

Rita BuettnerFebruary 14, 20243 min read
Whatever this Lenten season brings for us, may we trust that God is longing to be closer to each of us, surrounding us with his love, and inviting us into the comfort and joy of a deeper relationship with him.
Ash Wednesday’s significance
CommentaryLent

Ash Wednesday’s significance

D.D. EmmonsFebruary 13, 20247 min read
when we go to that early Mass on Ash Wednesday morning and receive the blessed ashes on our forehead, we are repeating a somber, pious act that Catholics have been undergoing for over 1,500 years.
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