The History of the 'Patroness of the Americas'
Pat McCloskey, OFM
November 30, 2020
When and by whom was Our Lady of Guadalupe declared “Patroness of the Americas”?
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Celebrating God’s Reign
Ronald Rolheiser, OMI
November 21, 2020
Christ came and declared a wedding feast, a celebration, at the very center of life. They crucified him not for being too ascetical, but because he told us that we might enjoy life.
Saint Agnes of Assisi
Franciscan Media
November 19
Often confused with Saint Agnes of Bohemia to whom Saint Clare wrote her famous letters, Saint Agnes of Assisi was Saint Clare’s biological younger sister as well as first follower in the way of poverty.
Followers of St. Francis: Serving the Overlooked
Christopher Heffron
November 16, 2020
As many as 4,538 residents experience homelessness on any given day. Milwaukee, in particular, is beset by homelessness, prostitution, and human trafficking.
At Jesuit agency event, Biden announces he will dramatically raise refugee cap
OSV News
November 16, 2020
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Weeks after the administration of President Donald Trump announced it was dropping to a historic low the cap on the maximum number of displaced people the U.S. decides to resettle in a federal fiscal year, President-elect Joe Biden said Nov. 12 he would be heading in a dramatically different direction.
Saint Peter Chrysologus
Franciscan Media
November 5
Today we celebrate a Doctor of the Church, Saint Peter Chrysologus, which means “of the golden words.” As bishop of Ravenna, Peter Chrysologus taught and led his diocese, showing them his commitment to the faith and to the Church’s authority. His writings have come down to us as masterful treatments on what we believe.
As many expected, presidential contest not settled after Election Day
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 4, 2020
The U.S. remains in uncertainty about the presidential race after Election Day, as a counting of the vote continues, showing Democratic candidate Joe Biden ahead in electoral votes, but not by much.
The Election’s Over—Now What?
Patrick Carolan
October 30, 2020
On November 3, we all have an obligation to vote to determine the direction in which our great nation is moving. We’ve heard the speeches and read the attacks on each candidate.
Nuns and Nones: Connection across Generations
Katie Rutter
October 30, 2020
Nuns and millennials: How much could they have in common? Quite a lot, as it turns out.
Church’s history is key to confronting racism, say panelists
OSV News
October 29, 2020
Racism and systematic racial injustice “are the issues our people are trying to navigate and are struggling with,” said Father Robert Boxie III, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington.