In February, members of the Catholic media will observe Catholic Press Month. It is an opportunity to celebrate the role of Catholic journalists in reporting and interpreting … Read More
Editorials
Catching flies
When I was a child and amazed by something, I often gaped. Adults would say, “Close your mouth, you might catch a fly.” I have lived through … Read More
Like the magi, follow the light
This week, we celebrated the feast of the Epiphany. This special religious observance marks the 12th day of Christmas and is a reminder to us about following … Read More
Inspired by Mary’s words
Merry Christmas! On this glorious day, we celebrate the birth of our Savior and the story of his Nativity. In doing so, we acknowledge the role of … Read More
Relief from COVID-19
We received the much anticipated good news last week that a vaccine for the prevention of COVID-19 was finally approved. The breakthrough comes after 300,000 Americans have … Read More
A lesson from Charlie Brown
“That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” For those who grew up with Charlie Brown TV specials, these words from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” resonate. The … Read More
The NBA and Pope Francis
It may have seemed odd to bystanders: A delegation of professional basketball players from the United States meeting privately Nov. 23 with Pope Francis at the papal … Read More
Church teachings oppose executions
Human rights and human dignity are at the heart of our Christian faith. Sometimes these concepts, echoed throughout the Gospels and church teachings, become muddied by other … Read More
Desecrating our statues
One of the disappointing outcomes of last summer’s national reckoning of racial injustices has been the destruction of statues of religious figures. Following the deaths of George … Read More
Angel wings overhead
Each November, the month of All Souls, the church asks us to pray for those who have gone before. As we continue to process the results of … Read More
