Commentaries
Enriching our ‘domestic church’ this Lent
A deeper reflection on the life of St. Joseph, the Holy Family and the church's teaching about marriage and family life can enrich how we live the call to discipleship in our own families.
Clergy abuse survivor embraces Lent, and God’s plan, again
As Michael McDonnell's journey in recovery moves through Lent, it is a time for him to pray for others who have suffered at the hands of their abusers in the church.
There’s new grass on the field, and hope for humanity
A man after our own heart, Jesuit Father Rick Malloy, hopes for a World Series championship for the 2021 Phillies. Baseball fans know all about Lent's call for patient endurance and the promise of salvation.
Fighting words, and lessons from a marriage
Simple yet powerful lessons from Greg Erlandson's years of marriage, and dealing with conflict, can be instructive for many of the civil disagreements we face -- including, that your wife is right.
Worsening hunger accompanies the pandemic
The economic hardships that cause a rising number of Americans to go without food reminds Moises Sandoval of the Great Depression of his youth. Those hard times have returned to his own family now.
Keep childlike joy in our greatest hope: the return of Jesus
Like Katie Prejean McGrady's little daughter awaiting the ice cream truck, we too don't know when our Lord will come again, but we pray diligently with hearts ready for the promised day.
To listen, to teach: Church journeys with humanity in year of pandemic
An American member of the Pontifical Academy for Life says its works reminds all people to discern the call of the good in uncertain times, to share in serious thinking and to speak with hope in the tenderness of God.
Celebrating 100th anniversary with Pope Francis
Reflecting with the pope on the mission of Catholic News Service to serve the church was a rare and privileged opportunity, writes Greg Erlandson, who pledges to continue honoring the trust of readers.
Add and multiply to subtract our losses
In a time when we feel deeply divided and we've lost so much, Laura Kelly Fanucci offers ways we can make a small difference to bring a sea change. Then God can multiply the rest.
Communicating through encounter
An editorial argues that just as it is news media's job to present an accurate and balanced flow of news -- separate from opinion -- so it's also critical for people to filter out the real news from the fake.