In the eighth part of the series “Knowing Christ through Matthew,” Anthony Pagliarini examines what it means to become “like children.” Not long after the Transfiguration, the disciples approach Jesus and ask, “Who is the ...
Cloth face masks. They’re the unexpected fashion trend of 2020. We’re making them, we’re buying them, we’re wearing them. We can probably all agree that wearing masks isn’t the most fun. But, since they are ...
For the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tim O’Malley writes about how the death of John the Baptist invites Jesus to contemplate his own mission to give his life for the world. Violence is transformed ...
Leonard DeLorenzo takes a look at the Sixth Commandment, “Thou shall not commit adultery,” in the seventh piece of a series exploring the Ten Commandments. He says, “At the bare minimum, that means do not ...
“Hitler’s Pope.” This is the charge often levelled at Pope Pius XII, who was pope from 1939-58. It is not new, and recently, the Washington Post ran an article repeating the claim that Pius XII ...
With new coronavirus cases hitting record highs in states across the country, Catholic priests are dealing with a resurgence of restrictions and anxiety just weeks after their parishes resumed public Masses. “We’re all concerned,” said ...
For the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Tim O’Malley describes what it takes to inherit the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of heaven is God’s reign, the kingdom of peace and justice, of love and ...
“Flannery,” a film from American Masters Pictures by Elizabeth Coffman and Mark Bosco, S.J., is a notable presentation about the American Catholic author Flannery O’Connor, her life and work, states James O. Tate Jr. in ...
Have you ever wondered just what makes a basilica a basilica? These significant churches, designated by the pope and given prominence among other churches, come with special responsibilities and certain honorifics. Basilicas can serve as ...
Since January, Dr. Greg Popcak has devoted his column to exploring the Liturgy of Domestic Church Life, a model of family spirituality that helps families encounter Christ more meaningfully at home. How well is your ...