Commentaries
Big-money sports can’t compare with having a catch
The Kentucky Derby's odd outcome has Father Eric Banecker thinking about gambling and technology in sports, and how their huge influence in society pale next to the simplicity of personal presence.
The unexpected wake-up call to love
Patrick Walsh was on a schedule: get the family to Easter Mass then to dinner. But when a poor man called out for help, Patrick had the chance to form a new relationship and begin to heal the hurt.
A note to women: We are all mothers!
Women, including Sister Constance Veit who are not physical mothers, are called to nurture others. This vocation of spiritual maternity never ends. She urges women to find a young person in need of a mentor or wise friend.
A question sprung from the garden
The 50 days of Easter, writes Effie Caldarola, pose the unavoidable and most pivotal question of our entire existence: Who is Christ now, and what does he ask of me?
What has been done and what we still need to do
When Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro called for five reforms in the church to combat sexual abuse, he might not have known what Greg Erlandson points out: the reforms have already been in place for years.
Shoepeg corn and a grandmother’s smile
The humble yet tasty staple of another era is now hard to find in markets, but for Patrick Walsh of Catholic Social Services, the snappy, buttery kernels remind him how meals can unite people across time.
Dare to break bread with others, risk seeing Jesus’ face
The simple act of sharing a meal with others, especially strangers, makes it easier to recognize in them the presence of the risen Lord, writes Hosffman Ospino. In these encounters, we also discover ourselves, and the true meaning of our faith.
A clear eye on the whitewashing of Planned Parenthood
The movie "Unplanned" is doing well at the box office, even as many critics viciously panned it. Richard Doerflinger lays out facts to answer critics' defenses of Planned Parenthood, urging greater scrutiny of it.
The women who stayed
Laura Kelly Fanucci regrets missing how women’s work and witness are too often overlooked and unseen. Women are called to stay faithful -- then and now. We would not be here without them.
How washing dishes can spark joy
Brett Robinson's kids don't like one more chore, but when the busy family's dishwasher broke and dishes needed to be hand-washed, a funny thing happened: The family slowed down and paid attention.