Commentaries
Peace in Our Time, and in Our Hearts
Prayer and a living relationship with Christ are the foundation of peace, writes Anne DeSantis. Peace grows where love and truth are present, and it flows from the deliberate choice to will the good of others.
CYO Night at Penn Relays Sees Kids Racing to Win
On a school night this week, children in parish CYO programs ran hard at the long-standing relay carnival at Franklin Field. They made a lifetime of Catholic memories, writes Dan Tarrant.
Rediscover the Gift We Might Forget: Catholic Education
A Catholic high school senior says his school has become so familiar that it’s often taken for granted. Brendan Towell urges taking a fresh look at the gift of Catholic schools, and helping others do the same.
The Sign of the Cross: Four Seconds That Witness Everything
The ancient gesture affirms the Holy Trinity at the start of Mass, a meal, a car drive and so many moments of life. It also stands against a modern Christian tendency to dismiss the suffering of the cross, writes Father Patrick Brady.
Easter Isn’t Over: The Key to Communion, Reconciliation, and a More Welcoming Church
Writer Anne DeSantis proposes the virtue of affability as one way to carry the good practices of Lent into Easter and beyond, and to embody the spirit of a Church that invites all to deeper communion and holiness.
What it Means for Pope Leo to Receive the Liberty Medal
When the Holy Father receives the honor July 3, he will convey the importance of religious freedom and Catholic social teaching for the world, writes Philadelphia resident Basil Merenda.
Bend the Knee: How Genuflection Makes Missionary Disciples
We might kneel to the Caesars and creeds of our age, but dropping to a knee in church is the first act of Christian missionary formation, writes Father Patrick Brady. We learn to worship God alone so we can proclaim Him fearlessly.
Student-Run Club Leads Praise of Jesus in Eucharist at Archbishop Wood
The archdiocesan high school in Warminster hosted FiatFest, which featured eucharistic adoration, confessions, prayers, music, and dancing. Theology teacher Rebecca Conte and other adults were moved by the expressions of faith.
Group from Archdiocese Makes Case for Immigration Reform at U.S. Capitol
Dozens of pilgrims from the Philadelphia region traveled to Washington last week urging meaningful reform of immigration laws through advocacy and prayer, writes Matthew Gambino.
Hearts on Fire: Young Adults Encountering the Sacred in the Heart of Philadelphia
The retreat that Jesuit Father Patrick Nolan will lead March 21 at Old St. Joseph’s Church blends silence, solid preaching, shared meals, and fellowship. It’s a simple recipe to return to the Lord this Lent.