Defeating the lie that tells us we cannot truly help the poor
Faith
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
How Chilli from ‘Bluey’ helps me be a better Catholic mother
In this episode of “Bluey,” Chilli learns that there is little to gain in comparing her children to others, or comparing herself to other moms, an important reminder for Catholic moms, too
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Why wait until pre-Cana? The church needs to teach relationship skills much earlier
We should not expect pre-Cana to solve the marriage crisis. There are relationship habits that should be taught to our youth long before they contemplate a wedding.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
The top five U.S. Catholic newsmakers of 2022: From an activist nun to a Supreme Court justice
What Catholics made the most news in 2022, and for what? A year-end list with America’s choices.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Vatican update: Benedict XVI is ‘lucid and alert,’ but condition remains serious
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s medical condition remains serious, but the Vatican reported Thursday that he is “lucid and alert.”
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
The ministry of showing up
A reflection for the Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas, by Zac Davis
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Mary: A mother who accepts and aids us
A Homily for the Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God by Father Terrance Klein
Posted inFaith, The Word
Aaron, Mary and the priestly blessing: A suggestion for the New Year
Jan. 1, 2023, The Octave Day of Christmas, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Mary is the fundamental channel of God’s grace in the new covenant.
Posted inFaith, Speeches
Pope Francis: What St. Francis de Sales said about Christmas
Pope Francis reflects on Christmas and on St. Francis de Sales, who tells us “to desire nothing and reject nothing, to accept everything that God sends us.”
Posted inFaith, News
What happens when a pope emeritus dies? Pope Benedict’s health raises questions
The only thing certain is that the most important ritual following the death of a pope—a conclave to elect a new one—does not apply.