Commentaries
The Measure of a Man: Bill Silk’s Love Is Amplified Now That He’s Gone
The death of a friend reminds Patrick Walsh of the good man he befriended, and the legacy of love and laughter he left upon the Church and the world.
This New Year, Rediscover Jesus in Adoration
As a mother of five children, Sarah Albanese knows how busy life can get. All that activity can crowd out prayer, but she finds that making time to adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament leads to unexpected blessings.
For Those ‘Anxious About Many Things,’ Only Jesus Truly Satisfies
A trip to the Midwest by Father Eric Banecker contrasts a simple, happy lifestyle with today’s stressed, worried outlook. The parallel to Martha and Mary is a lesson for our age, he writes.
Forge Connections, Keep Loneliness at Bay, One Bite at a Time
Sharing a meal or even a cup of coffee is a powerful way to combat the scourge of loneliness, allowing everyone to “make a pilgrimage to Christ” present in our brothers and sisters, writes Sister Constance Veit.
Make November a Time for Total Recall: Of Death, Eternal Life
This month of All Saints and All Souls reminds us of our death. For writer Matthew Gambino, it's not a morbid thought but a link to those who have gone before us, and of gratitude.
Learning to Listen Through Synodality
Sister Constance Veit's recent exercise in synodality in her order, the Little Sisters of the Poor, showed that when we are willing to let go of our own priorities, together we can discern God's will for the world.
Let’s Talk About Mental Health in our Parishes
Whether we realize it or not, people with mental illness are already in our pews, writes the director of the Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities. Natalie Rivera calls for awareness, discussion and prayer, and points toward a new national Catholic campaign this month.
The Philadelphia Catholic Youth Conference: A Transformative Encounter for Youth
The day-long event Nov. 23 will provide a way for faith to flourish amid the challenges youths face. Marisally Santiago, director of the Office of Ministry for Youth, tells how young people have found in PCYC a lifeline for direction, connection, and hope.
Leaving ‘Mother Overbrook’ for the Last Time, With Gratitude
Bishop Keith Chylinski, rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, drove away from the permanently vacated Overbrook campus on September 30. He thanks God for the thousands who built, supported and served within those hallowed walls for over 150 years.
Respect Life Month: Abortion is About All of Us
Respect Life Month asks that we stop and see life in order to better love it, live it, and protect it, writes Daniel Drain, director of the archdiocesan Office for Life and Family.