Between Amens — Chrism Mass is a treasure
byHoly Week is nearly here. Each of its liturgies is a feast for the senses — unique sights, smells, sounds and textures that signal…
Dr. Karen Shadle
Between Amens — Lent doesn’t have to be gloomy
byLet’s face it: Lent can be kind of a downer. It’s a long season of sacrifice and self-denial. However, many regular Catholics find a…
Between Amens — Your guide to indulgences
byLast month, I wrote about the church’s ancient and venerable tradition of pilgrimage and Pope Francis’s call for us to be “pilgrims of hope”…
Between Amens — In the new year, make a pilgrimage
byEvery 25 years, as the Church celebrates a Jubilee Year, the faithful are encouraged to make a pilgrimage. We know that Christians have been…
Between Amens — Make time for confession this Advent
byAs we all make our preparations for Christmas this month, let’s add one more thing to the to-do list: Go to confession. One of…
Between Amens — Wherever decisions are made in the church, you will find brilliant women
byAfter four and a half years, the synod on synodality concluded last month. The 40-page summary document was a tour de force, touching on…
Between Amens — May we be open to change
byA few months ago, I started to experience some persistent soreness in my hips, knees and ankles. It was nothing serious, but enough to…
Between Amens — We must seek peace together
byEach year, the anniversary of 9/11 provides an opportunity to reflect on the evil of terrorism and to pray for peace. Of all the…
Between Amens — From the mountaintop to Eucharistic living
byLike many others who attended the 10th National Eucharistic Congress last month in Indianapolis, I was awestruck by the experience. You may have read…
Between Amens — Our First Freedom
byReligious liberty is often called our “first freedom.” It is the very first thing mentioned in the First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law…