Raising Saints: A Message for Parents
Susan Hines-Brigger
November 6, 2019
I once heard a priest refer to everyone he met as a “saint.”
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St. Francis: Lover of the Eucharist
Christopher Heffron
November 5, 2019
The Eucharist was the summit of St. Francis’ faith life.
Film Reviews with Sister Rose
Rose Pacatte, FSP
November 1, 2019
Sister Rose Pacatte, FSP, reviews By the Grace of God, The Peanut Butter Falcon, and The Riot Act.
A Leap of Faith
David Dault, PhD
October 30, 2019
Have you ever made a decision based on very little information that will surely affect the rest of your life—as well as the lives of everyone in your family—and which has no assurance of success? At the end of this past summer, my wife and I made a decision like that. We bought a house.
The Greta Thunberg Effect
Susan Hines-Brigger
October 29, 2019
This past September 23, millions of people around the world walked out of their schools and workplaces to demand urgent action on climate change. The protests were scheduled prior to the opening of the United Nations General Assembly and the Climate Action Summit in New York City.
Pedophile Priests Protected
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 29, 2019
My wife and I do not feel comfortable discussing this with our parish priest and hope you can provide some guidance. As cradle Catholics, we find it very difficult to continue in our Catholic faith because of repeated reports of abuse of children by pedophile priests. Despite these reports, there is no definitive action mostly lip service. Pope Francis should declare these behaviors unacceptable and inconsistent with Christ’s teachings.
A Nephew ‘s Coming Out
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 29, 2019
I am the only practicing Catholic in my family of birth and my husband’s. My only nephew may soon “come out ” to our overseas family about his homosexuality and same-sex relationship. We will be visiting his family soon. How do I respond if my nephew asks me directly how I feel about his sexual orientation and same-sex marriage? I want to be true to my faith and still be a loving aunt without appearing to condone his lifestyle.
He will always be your nephew, a man created and loved by God. His “coming out ” does not change that.
Spiritual Guides in the Old Testament
Rev. Timothy P. Schehr, PhD
October 28, 2019
Their remarkable stories in the Old Testament can inspire us to serve God better.
Psalm 104: Feeding the Multitudes
Mary Jo Dangel
October 28, 2019
All of these look to you; To give them food in due time. When you give to them, they gather; When you open your hand, they are well filled. (Psalm 104:27-28)
Becoming a World Church
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 21, 2019
Jesus respected the diverse backgrounds of his listeners. Today the Catholic Church is embracing a much wider range of cultures.