Teaching Our Faith — It’s all about Jesus
byFor this series of teaching editorials, writers will focus on the “Francis Effect,” especially in light of recent issues that our Holy Father has…
Editorials & Commentary
A Time to Speak — Become part of the solution to gun violence
byBy Marian Taylor “We don’t have a problem with violence. We have a thousand problems with violence.” Jan Arnow, one of the speakers at…
An Encouraging Word —The power of words
byA bruised reed he will not break. Matthew 12:20 I’ve been called a lot of nasty things in my life, but I got a…
Hope in the Lord — Pope Francis: prophet and pastor
byBy Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz Like many, I am filled with joy and excitement for Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. Popes don’t…
Editorial — Fear doesn’t help
byA few decades ago there was a saying people used when they were frightened suddenly. They said they “had their wits scared out of…
An Encouraging Word — On sticking my neck out
byDo not try to stop him. Mark 9:39 It’s that time of year again — for the 13th time to be precise. With this…
A Time to Speak — Walking toward the third Encuentro
byBy Eva Gonzalez It seems that it was just yesterday when, in April of 2014, we had a Day of Reflection where the topic…
An Encouraging Word — Restoring credibility
byYou became a believer because you saw me. John 20:29 It is amazing to watch something I never thought I would live to see…
Liturgy Matters — To ring or not to ring
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock At the end of World War II, church bells rang across the nation, contributing to the euphoria of a jubilant…
An Encouraging Word – The sting of regret
byI will forgive their sins and remember them no more. Jeremiah 31:34 Over the last 45 years, I have spent a lot of time…