Sharing the Word for January 30, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk January 30, 2021

Abraham’s faithfulness made him willing to sacrifice his son, the foundation on which his future family rested. He is a hero of faith.

Quotes from Thomas Merton

John Moses January 29, 2021

Thomas Merton continues to speak with a voice that is insightful, compelling, and prophetic.

Healing for the Family

Patricia Breen McNeil January 29, 2021

Family life is not always picture perfect like a pretty Hallmark card. Sometimes it is wracked with heartache, pain, addiction, abandonment, or loss.

The Student Becomes the Teacher

Shannon K. Evans January 29, 2021

St. Francis and his unique flavor of Christian spirituality has left an indelible mark on the way I live out my faith in everyday life.

Share Your Reasons to Remain Catholic

Pat McCloskey, OFM January 29, 2021

Local parishes encourage us to bring nonpracticing Catholics “back into the fold.” I can’t get my adult kids to come regularly because they consider Mass an ancient practice with little or no relevance today. I know many other parents who are in the same situation. What can we do?

Dear Reader: Let Us Pray

Christopher Heffron January 29, 2021

When asked once how important prayer is in our daily lives, Pope Francis’ message was short but emphatic: “How powerful it is! May we never lose the courage to say, ‘Lord, give us your peace.’ “

Allowing, Aiding, and Abetting

Carol Ann Morrow January 29, 2021

I’ve come to believe that Lent is not about doing. It’s about not doing. It’s not about trying, but letting ourselves take that ramble through the desert. Prayer is the backbone of Lent.

Film Reviews with Sister Rose

Rose Pacatte, FSP January 29, 2021

Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Piece of a Woman, and Minari.

A Catholic Response to Racism

Susan Hines-Brigger January 29, 2021

No more documents. No more commissions. Deacon Art Miller says what the Church needs to do to confront racism is to act.

Sharing the Word for January 29, 2021

Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk January 29, 2021

The addressees of this letter were Jewish converts to Christianity. Because of what they have had to endure, they find themselves homesick for their ancient Jewish religion and its practices.