Commentaries
‘Something is Happening’ as Teens Turn From Restless Hearts to Missionary Disciples
Catholic high school students are asking serious questions about faith and purpose, and are engaging in the sacramental life of the Church, writes Brendan Towell. The Holy Spirit is flowing throughout the Philadelphia region, and new seeds of faith are being planted.
I Carry My First Baby into Easter
Writer Brianna Dauby’s pregnancy has advanced through Advent and Lent with a mix of joyful anticipation and suffering. With her baby’s due date of Easter Sunday, she is grateful to enter into the cross with Christ during this time of Lenten preparation.
Forming and Supporting Priests is Important for All Catholics
As the Church of Philadelphia undertakes a planning study, one emphasis is on the care of priests and parish life directors, and formation of seminarians, for the future.
Pregnant Women Find They’ve Got Sisters on Their Journey of Life
From the Sisters of Life convent in North Philadelphia comes a witness to the transforming power of vulnerability and accompaniment, and the gifts of life and love, as writer Matthew Gambino discovered on a recent visit.
Is it Prudent to Trek to Mass in a Snowstorm?
With snow on the ground and possibly more on the way, Father Patrick Brady shows how to balance the obligation to attend Sunday Mass with deciding whether to drive, ride or walk to church – or stay home.
‘Year of St. Francis’ to Shine Light on EcoPhilly’s Work in Philly Region
The Catholic environmental stewardship group invites more local Catholics to its work of caring for our common home – this year featuring mini grants for parishes and schools.
Planning Study Aims to Assess How Best to Support Trust and Hope
A comprehensive capital campaign will invite support for the Catholic Church of Philadelphia’s renewal, launched last year. Everyone is invited to participate in a survey to offer feedback on plans.
Catholic Collegians Get Credit for Putting Faith in Action
The Newman Center at West Chester University has begun offering three academic credits for students who, as they told writer Matthew Gambino, are putting their faith at the center of their lives.
Jesus Delights in the Gift of Our Broken Heart, Which He Can Heal
What can we give to our newborn Savior? Writer Mark Griswold suggests we offer all that we have, our very heart, battered as it may be.
The ‘Little Way’ of St. Therese Endures as her Centennial Begins
100 years after the young French saint’s canonization, writer Brianna Dauby sees in a relative’s death that signs of hope, the way of holiness, and God’s graces continue today.