Meet the Holy Galilean Women
Theresa Doyle-Nelson
June 24, 2019
The holy Galilean women may not be in the forefront in Scripture, but they had a front-row seat to Jesus’ extraordinary life and ministry.
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Mister Rogers’ Legacy
Janice Lane Palko
June 24, 2019
Fred “Mister” Rogers changed the world with his message of love and respect for our neighbor. The Fred Rogers Center in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, continues to spread that message.
Tips for Grandparents
Sue Stanton
June 7, 2019
As a link between past and future, it is the grandparents who plant the seed, knowing full well they may not see the fruit of their harvest.
Generosity and Kindness Toward All
Camille Lewis Brown
May 28, 2019
Pierre Toussaint’s life really is a remarkable one that leaves you saying, “That’s incredible.” It is hard to believe that a man would remain enslaved just because his widowed owner needed him. It is also a stretch to understand how one man could endure racial indignities, even in his church, yet continue to nurture his Catholic spirit of philanthropy and good will. How does such a person manage to remain positive amid every obstacle and emerge as a pillar of courage and strength both for his oppressors and supporters?
A Priest Speaks Out about Clergy Sex Abuse
Janice Lane Palko
May 23, 2019
In August 2018, a Pennsylvania grand jury released a report on clerical sexual abuse in six Catholic dioceses in the state.
St. Anthony: Portugal’s Favorite Son
Carol Ann Morrow
May 22, 2019
In this month of celebration, it’s difficult to believe that St. Anthony ever left the city of his birth. He surely can be found there now.
Seven Days with Mary: New Eve
Maureen O'Brien and Holly Schapker
May 10, 2019
I’ve never understood Eve. Whenever I think of her apple, my mind is drawn to another woman with an “ordinary” object who led me to Mary. I am hesitating to tell this story because it’s precious to me. Four years ago, through a series of serendipitous events, I found myself spending the month of June at a writer’s retreat in the mountains of Assisi, Italy. On a blistering, hot afternoon, I descended the steps into the cool underground of the Basilica of St. Clare of Assisi.
Mary, Our Muse
Holly Schapker
April 28, 2019
Many people look to Mary for spiritual guidance and nourishment. She’s also a source of inspiration for this artist.
Radical Hospitality
Shannon K. Evans
March 26, 2019
This wife and mother wanted to model her life on Dorothy Day’s. But she quickly learned that hospitality begins in the heart, not the home.
Mortal or Venial Sin?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 26, 2019
Is it a sin to go to a store, go out to dinner, or attend any type of entertainment event on a Sunday? If so, is it a mortal or venial sin?
It is not a sin but neither should Sunday be treated as an ordinary day to catch up on things not done during the previous six days. The Lord rested on the sabbath, and so should we.