Follower of Francis: St. Anthony of Padua

Jack Wintz, OFM May 15, 2020

Older churches most always count Saint Anthony among their pantheon of statues.

The 14 Stations of the Cross at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn., are seen in this composite photo. As Catholics, we surround ourselves with depictions of the passion and death of Jesus. (CNS composite; photos by Katie Peterson, Tennessee Register)

Following Christ to Calvary

Rev. Alfred A. McBride May 15, 2020

When I look at the unfair judgments endured by Jesus for our salvation, I think of the judgments I have made in my lifetime.

Embracing Advent

Kathy Coffey May 15, 2020

At the heart of Advent are these key themes: attention, trust, and celebration.

People in masks with face shields and blue gowns

Providing care, prayer during COVID-19

OSV News May 15, 2020

NEW YORK (CNS) — In early March, I sat with two other New York City emergency medicine colleagues as part of an interfaith sharing at Fordham University, “Where Faith and Medicine Intersect.”

James Foley: Journalist, Man of Faith

Donis Tracy May 15, 2020

He was murdered by ISIS as he exposed to the world the suffering of the Syrian people. His loved ones look back on his life and legacy.

Rediscovering Henri Nouwen

Kevin Burns May 14, 2020

Did anyone really know Henri Nouwen?

a woman in a white coat and a man in a cap walking in the snow

The Dating Project

Rose Pacatte, FSP May 14, 2020

Young people have forgotten how to date responsibly. Boston College’s Dr. Kerry Cronin sought to change that. A documentary—and a nationwide conversation—soon followed.

Finding God in Life’s Transitions

Jan Dunlap May 14, 2020

Meeting God in the midst of our lives is nothing new.

The Way of the Cross…on Your Block!

Harry Langdon May 14, 2020

The Holy Spirit inspired me to combine spiritual meditation with physical exercise by envisioning the Stations of the Cross in my neighborhood. I walk approximately 10 blocks with stops at places that suggest the 14 locations associated with the Passion of Jesus.