Commentaries
Getting older means getting better
Teens shouldn't be afraid of the future because the life changes that will surely come can be positive and lead to exciting new possibilities, writes Karen Osborne.
How grace changed my life
Years ago Father John Catoir wanted a job in Catholic media but doubts stopped him. Then a "Why not?" thought popped up and he applied before he had time to rethink. He believes that was God's hidden hand.
The pope’s Ellis Island moment at the U.S.-Mexico border
Pope Francis prayed for people, living and dead, crossing the border at a city across the river from El Paso, Texas, and for compassionate hearts on both sides, writes Father Gus Puleo.
Service, sacrifice and today’s virus attacking both
The easy life is not the happy life; the life of service is, writes Jesuit Father William Byron. He believes Lent is a good time for faithful people to show how sacrifice is a sure path to the good life for all Americans.
Justice Scalia: A man for the people
The death of Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia diminishes by one strong voice our commitment to constitutional democracy -- resolving issues by laws, not by court rulings -- writes John Garvey.
Teens: When despair hits, remember your unique story
If it seems like there's nothing new, Karen Osborne reminds you're in a story where you're loved by God, and you'll bring wonderful things to the future. Don't close the book of your life before it's done.
In the Year of Mercy, open doors of mercy are everywhere
Maureen Pratt chooses to see doors of kindness and empathy as opportunities for growth and light, even amidst the pains of illness.
CRS Rice Bowl: The little box that goes a very long way
Dropping coins, and a bit more, into the donation box is a time-honored practice that serves poor people and builds community locally and around the world, writes CatholicPhilly.com editor Matthew Gambino.
A message from St. Valentine: Sacrifice yourself in love for others
Msgr. Ralph Chieffo recalls two models of love, the story of the ancient saint’s defiance of the emperor, and an adult graduate of his parish school.
Kids, stop nagging parents to move into senior housing
In their Marriage Matters column, Deacon Paul and Helen McBlain discuss how an elderly couple, happy in their family home, hear the pleas of adult children who think Mom and Dad should downsize.