Commentaries
Labor hears the call to solidarity with the poor
The Catholic leader of the AFL-CIO is a native of Pennsylvania coal country who likes what he hears from Pope Francis and his critiques of capitalism.
Thanks for the memories of grandparents
In the run up to the World Meeting of Families, Sister Constance Veit writes of the value of sharing experiences and wisdom of the elderly, and the vocation of grandparents.
On turning 18 and enjoying its magic
Karen Osborne felt she could do anything when she was 18. Now she'd like talk to that version of herself and offer some good advice for living wisely.
On growing old and enjoying the best years of life
Father William Byron, firmly in old age, reflects on a retreat he gave to his elderly peers in which he saw age not as calamity but precious gift and reason to give thanks.
Gay activists aren’t infiltrating World Meeting of Families
Blogger Simcha Fisher calls out the Lepanto Institute for stirring up a controversy that, despite the claims of a gay agenda, does not exist.
Some things, like reality, run deeper than reputation
Ronald Nelson walked away from his dream of attending an Ivy League university. He wants to be a doctor, and a college willing to pay all his education costs held out the brightest promise for achieving that greater good.
Amtrak derailment offers a lesson on gratitude and greed
Soon after the dust from the train accident settled, law firms were ready to get big cash settlements. Father Eugene Hemrick hopes to put the obsession with money into perspective.
When Mom comes between husband and wife, it’s time to talk
In their Marriage Matters column, Deacon Paul and Helen McBlain discuss what to do when a wife’s close relationship with her mother creates friction in the marriage.
Pop stars can teach teens about teamwork
Stars like Beyonce and Madonna are so big they use only one name. But hordes of talented people are supporting them, and Karen Osborne sees a life lesson in that.
What is that graduation speech really saying?
Father William Byron notices how commencement speeches presume that the good life is more a matter of having than being, of achieving rather than relating.