A Reflection for Monday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by William Gualtiere
William Gualtiere
William Gualtiere is an O'Hare Fellow at America.
Posted inPoetry
Poetry review: Lyric wonder, again and again
In this year’s poetry roundup, some of the poets whose collections we discuss are Catholic, some are not. But regardless of their religious commitments, wonder shows up in these poets’ work again and again.
Posted inFaith in Focus
Seven Saints to Pray to While Studying
While there’s no guarantee praying to these saints will help you earn the best grades, they can hopefully provide some relief from studying stress.
Posted inScripture Reflections
Jesus wasn’t a comedian. But he knew the power of a great punchline.
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs, by William Gualtiere
Posted inDispatches
Catholic delegation visits Holy Land after U.S. bishops call for a special collection for Gaza
The CNEWA visit was prompted by a letter on Aug. 12 from Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, the president of the U.S.C.C.B., calling for parishes across the country to hold a “special collection to provide humanitarian relief and pastoral support for our affected brothers and sisters in Gaza and surrounding areas in the Middle East.”
Posted inTelevision
The Penguin as the anti-hero (or the anti-villain?)
General audiences might be familiar with the character of the Penguin from Danny DeVito’s campier portrayal of the supervillain character in 1992’s “Batman Returns,” with Michael Keaton as the caped crusader. In the new TV show “The Penguin,” however, Oz Cobb feels less like a supervillain and more like a typical Hollywood mobster.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Look at your neighbor with grace
A Reflection for Saturday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time, by William Gualtiere
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Am I prepared for the trip God has planned for me?
A Reflection for Friday of the Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time, by William Gualtiere
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
Batman, Bruce Wayne and the complexity of the superhero’s psyche
In “Batman: The Caped Crusader,” we explore the mystery of heroism.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Mass on vacation: The beauty (and anxiety) of going to a new parish
I am learning to meet my summer Mass shake-ups with grace.