Notes from a Friar: Pope John Paul II and Suffering
Jim Van Vurst, OFM
October 5, 2020
Throughout the last years of his papacy, John Paul II relied on God to endure his failing health.
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Film Reviews with Sister Rose
Rose Pacatte, FSP
October 5, 2020
Netflix’s new feature film on the life of Marie Curie begins with Polish-born Marie Sk≈Çodowska (Rosamund Pike) arguing with her mentor, Professor Lippmann (Simon Russell Beale).
Police and Suicide: A Hidden Epidemic
Peter Feuerherd
October 5, 2020
Police officers are more likely to die by suicide than be killed by criminals. A retired Catholic Charities executive and others are working to change that.
Dear Reader: Thank You, Dr. Patterson
Christopher Heffron
October 5, 2020
As editors, we’re fortunate to work with a collective of talented writers, photographers, copy editors, and artists.
2019 in Review
Christopher Heffron
October 5, 2020
The year has had its graces and its challenges. We should look back before we move forward.
St. Francis and the Birds
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 4, 2020
Francis harbored within himself a profound instinct that the saving plan of God, as revealed by the child-Savior born in Bethlehem, was to touch every part of the created world.
Reflections on the Sorrowful Mysteries
Jack Wintz, OFM
October 4, 2020
Here I offer my reflections on the Sorrowful Mysteries. They logically follow the final Luminous Mystery, namely, the Eucharist—the meal Jesus shared with his disciples shortly before his crucifixion.
The Ongoing Legacy of Oscar Romero
Peter Feuerherd
October 4, 2020
Archbishop Oscar Romero may have been murdered decades ago, but his presence lives on in El Salvador.
Catholics and Gun Control
Richard B. Patterson, PhD
October 4, 2020
Tension surrounds the issue of gun control. Taking a look at what the Bible says and understanding Jesus’ message of nonviolence can provide guidance.
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