David Mills writes that it might seem paradoxical, but even bad cops rushed into the twin towers on 9/11, adding, “It’s what they’d signed up for, what they did, part of who they were. You ...
In the introduction to his powerful new book, “Things Worth Dying For,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput states its challenge bluntly: Are we — today’s Christians — prepared to be martyrs for our faith and to ...
Monsignor Owen Campion writes about the sacrifices made by two cardinals in Eastern Europe to live out their faith and help others do so as well. Cardinal Miloslav Vlk in the Czech Republic and Cardinal ...
The early Christians experienced persecution for their faith, including martyrdom, first at the hands of the Jews and then at the hands of the Romans. Some historians contend that the Church was born out of ...
“Atheists.” That’s what the pagan world considered Christians. With good reason. To the Christians, the pagan universe of gods and goddesses was all bunk. There was only one God. Not a God superior to the ...
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ICYMI: Hand or tongue? Kneeling or standing? Either way, receiving the Eucharist should be an act of communion, says @timothypomalley in the latest installment of his series about Vatican II
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Hand or tongue? Kneeling or standing? Either way, receiving the Eucharist should be an act of communion
In the latest installment of his series exploring the gifts and promises of the liturgical reforms of the Second ...
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In this week's Opening the Word, @frjoshTX asks: Are we disciples on mission? Read the complete Scripture reflection:
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Opening the Word: Are we disciples on mission?
For the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield explores how we can apply the lesson from the Gosp...
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