guest commentary CommentaryGuest CommentaryObituariesSocial Justice Remembering the life of a beloved Black nun, leader and friend Shannen Dee WilliamsJanuary 3, 20225 min read 2021 saw the passing of some of the nation’s most important leaders, thinkers, writers and freedom fighters of the modern era. ChristmasCommentaryFeatureGuest Commentary A meditation on Mary’s heart at the Nativity Cassandra PalmerDecember 22, 20213 min read All along, Mary’s immaculate heart had always been fertile ground for God’s love to grow. CommentaryGuest CommentaryRacial Justice My Advent pilgrimage to the gravesite of Sister Thea Bowman Shannen Dee WilliamsDecember 9, 20214 min read In these trying times, one can only wonder what Sister Thea, an unapologetic champion of Black life, mothers, families and social equality, might say about the current state of our bitterly divided nation and church. CommentaryFeatureGuest CommentarySaints Jesuit Father Walter Ciszek: Poor in spirit Father Richard Malloy, S.J.December 4, 20214 min read Walter Ciszek was a tough kid growing up in the rugged coal country of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. In the mysterious ways of God, he entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1928 and, as a novice, offered to go to the Russian missions. In 1938, he was sent to Poland and later accompanied workers who were heading into […] 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. Previous 1 … 5 6 7 … 22 Next
