Commentaries
This year we need the self-denial of Advent more than ever
This Advent Father Eugene Hemrick looks to the prophetic words of Vatican II, and he suggests we shun the barrage of indecencies on internet social networks that reduce us to second-class citizens.
Yes, there are faithful Millennials who stay Catholic at college
Seminarian Eric Banecker sits down to chat with Aurora Griffin, author of "How I Stayed Catholic at Harvard." She dishes on church ministry to young adults, building community among young Catholics, and more.
Making our time, even in our busyness, God’s time
As a busy working mom, Melissa Fordyce found it hard to carve out time for all-important prayer. So she began dedicating her time in the car to Jesus -- making a blessing, not a waste, of time spent in traffic.
At Thanksgiving, remember God’s gifts are enough
As we get ready to share a meal and show gratitude, Maria-Pia Negro Chin reminds that God has blessed us already, and that would have been enough. But he brings forth even more blessings anyway.
Secularism divides our public selves from our private selves
Archbishop William Lori describes today's twin evils of secularism and nationalism and what they mean for Catholics striving publicly to live out the good news in a post-Christian society.
We can’t count on a functioning democracy to protect our faith
While the coalition that elected Donald Trump president gives hope for religious freedom protections, John Garvey sees danger ahead because elected representatives no longer share our faith commitments.
After election, recommit to prayer first
Divisive comments on Effie Caldarola's Facebook feed sprang to life the day after the presidential election, followed by a day of apologies. Going forward she recommends prayer followed by activism rooted in faith.
5 ways the election showed that the times are changing
People are shaking their heads not only about the outcome of the election but about the future of America. Father Eugene Hemrick suggests it's time learn the signs of our times and respond to the challenges calmly.
We won’t make America great by making America mean
People are as angry after the presidential election as during it, but Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski hopes our better angels look for ways that unite and not divide, that heal and do not scar, that build up and not tear down.
Children learned to love the elderly when Mom offered rides to Mass
Writer Helen McBlain tells of the lessons two families learned about sharing the gifts of friendship with seniors who needed a ride to Mass -- one of whom became as close as family.