Pope Francis presided over an “extraordinary moment of prayer” last Friday, March 27. The outdoor service was held in an empty St. Peter’s Square, where dark skies … Read More
Editorials
Revisioning the Stations of Cross
Even though public celebration of the Stations of the Cross has been suspended due to COVID-19, private prayer in church or at home continues. A popular Lenten … Read More
COVID-19: How the faithful respond
This Lent is different. Instead of fish fries and Stations of the Cross, we have closed schools and dispensed Mass obligations. In other dioceses, including the Archdiocese … Read More
Clean water is the gift of life
The Bible is filled with references to water and its role in salvation, whether it is the wedding feast at Cana, where Jesus turns water into wine; … Read More
Responding to coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak, first reported in China and now spread to at least 60 other countries, has been declared a “public health emergency of international concern” by … Read More
A ministry of words
As we wind down Catholic Press Month, it’s a good time to share a story about the role Catholic newspapers can play in building and preserving family … Read More
The ins and outs of Lent
Lent is just around the corner. It’s a time of spiritual preparation for Easter, highlighted by prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Below are a few suggestions on the … Read More
The privilege of growing old
Like many people over 50, I find myself reading more and more newspaper obituaries. That’s because more and more people I once knew are featured in this … Read More
Month of the palindrome
It’s a special month. No, not because of Valentines, groundhogs or the Super Bowl. It’s a month of palindromes. A palindrome is a word, phrase or sequence … Read More
Telling the human story: One role of the Catholic press
One of the most popular features in this newspaper is the weekly profile of everyday Catholics living out their faith. We call it “Your Catholic Neighbor.” People … Read More
