guest commentary CommentaryGuest CommentaryMarriage & Family Life A conversation about ‘Humanae Vitae’ may finally be possible Charlie CamosyJuly 5, 20187 min read If 1968 was one of the worst years possible for “Humanae Vitae” to be heard, then 2018 may be one of the best. Let the conversation begin. CommentaryFeatureGuest Commentary Independence Day: Political tips from Charles Carroll of Carrollton Scott McDermottJuly 4, 20186 min read What might American Catholics learn in the year 2018 from the first important Catholic politician in the English-speaking portion of the future United States? CommentaryGuest CommentaryReligious Freedom How to promote religious liberty Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P.June 20, 20185 min read I’ve always suspected that at the root of the religious liberty controversies of the last few years is an inherent distrust or even disrespect for traditional religious beliefs. CommentaryFeatureGuest Commentary ‘Do this in memory of me’ Father Curtiss DwyerMay 28, 20185 min read Memorial Day is an opportunity, as a nation, to remember and appreciate those who have died so that we might live … freely. CommentaryGuest Commentary Yanny vs. laurel Brett RobinsonMay 24, 20183 min read Yanny vs. laurel is about how our senses can be tricked by subtle changes in acoustic frequencies, but it is also about how we have a strong desire to know what is true. CommentaryGuest CommentaryIntellect and Virtue What’s so funny? John GarveyMay 18, 20183 min read God made us in his image and likeness, and humor subsequently became an important part of every human culture on earth. Our laughing granddaughter is only the most immediate reminder of the joy we are meant for. CommentaryGuest Commentary How to widen our hearts on Mother’s Day Laura Kelly FanucciMay 12, 20183 min read The church counts on so many to “mother” its children — women religious, teachers, nurses and catechists. Giving thanks for this wider vision of motherhood is a rich celebration of God at work in our midst. CommentaryGuest Commentary How do we know what a smile really means? Maureen PrattMay 10, 20184 min read The simple smile is one of God’s greatest gifts, but it is also a complex nonverbal way of communicating what is going on inside of us and how we relate to others. CommentaryGuest CommentaryMissions Haiti alumna’s story: 15 years later Abby TaylorApril 24, 20184 min read I always knew I wanted a life of being immersed in other cultures, and one week in Haiti only completely confirmed this. CommentaryGuest Commentary A great lady who was the first lady Richard SzczepanowskiApril 19, 20186 min read Richard Szczepanowski, a reporter for the Catholic Standard in Washington, shares his personal memories of Barbara Bush. Previous 1 … 17 18 19 … 21 Next