Commentaries
‘Why I send my children to Catholic school’
When Effie Caldarola checked on how a Catholic school dealt with an earthquake in Alaska, she learned the impact of our tactile faith on students. One can't put a price tag on the faith experience from Catholic schools.
Building a wall against life
New York's new abortion law not only repeals provisions such as requiring a woman's consent for an abortion, it also goes against the grain of public opinion that favors abortion restrictions, writes Richard Doerflinger.
To rebuild the church, renovate the interior home
Attempts to "fix" the institutional church will fall short if the transformation is not happening in our homes and interior lives, writes Brett Robinson. If we focus on what is inside we can begin to make headway toward renewal.
Dad blows the whistle on CYO sports on Sundays
A local parishioner and father of young CYO athletes finds it absurd that games are scheduled on a day of rest. Kids should be spending time with families, not traveling across the region for games.
Catholic schools: A gift taken for granted
As in the past, again we are in a time of widespread hostility toward the church and toward those who take their Catholic faith seriously. Catholic schools help take the practice of the faith beyond Sunday and more deeply into our lives.
These are the people in her neighborhood, local and global
A new home means a mile-and-a-half walk to the car, which means Elise Italiano Ureneck walks a lot, getting to know her neighbors even as she keeps up with global concerns. It has been an instructive inconvenience.
Discipleship is hard, and so is a wedding engagement
It's been a year since John and Nicole became engaged. They've seen the highs (excitement) and lows (stress of planning the wedding) of the journey of discipleship as they build the solid future of their marriage.
Hear a good joke lately? It might be the key to peace
Of course we need prayer and patience, but having fun, dancing and laughing are medicine for our souls and can lead the way to inner peace, and maybe world peace, writes Msgr. Joseph Corley.
Abortions in Pa. down to all-time low, thanks to Real Alternatives
The state health department reported the continued decline of abortions, and Al Gnoza finds one reason in a support program for pregnant women started by the late Gov. Bob Casey, which has gone nationwide.
School choice: Good deal for Pa. families and taxpayers
Sean McAleer breaks down the objections to school choice, during the national week dedicated to it. Studies show it saves states money and doesn't undermine public education.