At first, I blamed God for my injury. Then I thanked God for every step.

The Capital Gazette massacre is not only about incalculable loss but also all the gifts the departed gave us and leave us.

Further rounds of “apologies” and requests for prayers are inadequate. We have heard all that before. The resounding theme at my parish event was that it is now time for the church to act.

The church needs our young people. But we elders cannot nurture them in the faith if we repel them.

Instead of skipping Mass, try these resources as a complement (not a substitute) to the homily.

A silent church is a dead church because life makes joyful noise.