guest commentary ChristmasCommentaryFeatureGuest Commentary Christmas supply chain issues opportunity for what matters Anna JonesNovember 23, 20213 min read If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete. ChristmasCommentaryFeatureGuest Commentary This Advent, focus on presence not presents Katie Prejean McGradyNovember 23, 20214 min read If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete. CommentaryGuest Commentary Feast of Immaculate Conception recognizes Mary’s sinless nature Monsignor Charles M. ManganNovember 23, 20214 min read Mary lived virtuously by adoring her Creator, obeying his commands and serving her neighbors. CommentaryEucharistGuest Commentary The miracle we share at every Mass Greg ErlandsonNovember 9, 20213 min read Much of the media coverage this year has focused on whether it will call out Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. According to the draft sent to the bishops in September and subsequently leaked to The Pillar, it does not. CommentaryGuest CommentarySaints Mary’s message Brett RobinsonOctober 25, 20214 min read Mary is the medium that brought Christ’s saving message into the world. It’s a message that cannot be contained by a text or meme because, like love in its highest expression, it is ineffable. CommentaryGuest CommentaryParenting Learning all about Jesus Katie Prejean McGradySeptember 23, 20213 min read When it comes to Jesus, there are infinite amounts to learn. We will never be done learning about him, the alpha and the omega, who is truth itself, made present to us, died for us and loves us. CommentaryGuest Commentary When our children leave the faith Greg ErlandsonSeptember 9, 20213 min read The real enemy of the faith in our age is indifference. Combatting this enemy may be the biggest challenge facing our parishes, and our families, today. CommentaryGuest CommentarySeniors I found the treasure in a field Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P.August 30, 20214 min read If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to do something truly counter-cultural and if you want to find fulfillment, cherish the elderly. CommentaryGuest CommentaryMarriage & Family Life Marriage rooted in friendship and virtue Father Eugene HemrickAugust 27, 20213 min read St. Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle viewed marriage as friendship, and Cicero defined friendship as “mutual harmony in affairs human and divine coupled with benevolence and clarity.” #IamCatholicCollegesCommentaryFeatureGuest Commentary College is an adventure: Three ways to keep your faith Nicholas GrevasAugust 25, 20213 min read The students who do these three things become better people after the journey’s end and are equipped for whatever life throws at them. Previous 1 … 5 6 7 … 22 Next