A Time to Speak — Two views from the pew
by“I was in prison, and you visited me” (Matthew 25:37). As a deacon, I work with a team of priests and other deacons who…
“I was in prison, and you visited me” (Matthew 25:37). As a deacon, I work with a team of priests and other deacons who…
As an adult, one of the great joys of Christmas is the giving of gifts. There is a special joy in knowing that one’s…
As another Christmas season arrives, my thoughts turn to the journey the Holy Family made before and after Jesus’ birth and to a journey…
By Laura Netherton Since I was raised in a Catholic church and attended Catholic schools, service seemed second nature to my husband, Ron, and…
When I lived in Mexico, I always went to church. This was something taught to me by my parents, and this was something that…
By Javier Fajardo The commemoration of all the faithful departed is celebrated by the Church on Nov. 2, or, if this be a Sunday…
By Father Bryan Lamberson When I pray grace before meals, I include an intercession that those who don’t have God’s blessings in the same measure…
By Mary McClusky “Do you have kids?” my coworker asked as he looked at an old family photo of me surrounded by nieces and…
By Father Robert Barron (A word of caution here: Those who haven’t seen the film should know that much of the plot is revealed…
What can be said about a little life, a little baby? When I was only 12 weeks pregnant, expecting our ninth child, our little…