Hope in the Lord — Four steps to deal with COVID-19
All of us have correctly been occupied with responding to the pandemic of COVID-19 and the ways to mitigate its grave impact. We naturally…
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Catholic history of Civil War era blends scholarship, storytelling
By Nancy L. Roberts Catholic News Service “Faith and Fury: The Rise of Catholicism During the Civil War” by Father Charles P. Connor. EWTN…
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New compilations bring together diverse writings of learned Brits
By Allan F. Wright Catholic News Service “John Henry Newman,” compiled by Ryan J. Marr. Pauline Books & Media (Boston, 2019). 160 pp., $12.95….
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Hope in the Lord — God who called you by name
I was at St. Bernadette Church on March 1, and I found a church packed with enthusiasm. I am told that 388 adults and…
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Cardinal’s reflections provide much food for spiritual thought
By Brian T. Olszewski Catholic News Service “Who Do You Say I Am?: Daily Reflections on the Bible, the Saints and the Answer That…
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Guide to fasting offers helpful information for Lenten discipline
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service “Eat, Fast, Feast: Heal Your Body While Feeding Your Soul — A Christian Guide to Fasting” by Jay…
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Hope in the Lord — Don’t be lazy during Lent
Pity the poor sloth. Recently I watched a pet sloth on live TV. It moved very, very slowly and deliberately. It almost looked like…
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New books offer spiritual nourishment during Lent, Easter season
WASHINGTON — Here are some new books that might be useful for your spiritual reading during Lent and the Easter season: — “Sacred Space…
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Authors explore where faith and science meet
By Timothy Walch Catholic News Service “In the Beginning: A Catholic Scientist Explains How God Made Earth Our Home” by Gerard Verschuuren. Sophia Institute…
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Hope in the Lord — A burnt-out case
I have begun to read some of the writings of Graham Greene. Born in 1904, he did most of his writings from the 1920s…
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