Fr. Raymond J. de Souza: Lazy media suggest St. Michael's coverup
Ever since Watergate, scandals have been covered according to the adage: “It’s not the crime, it’s the coverup.”
Fr. Raymond J. de Souza: The blessings and burden of living Humanae Vitae
Is living the teaching of Humanae Vitae regarding the moral means of managing fertility burdensome? Yes, and effective pastoral support for couples who are attempting to do just that — using natural family planning (NFP) rather than contraception — is served by acknowledging that up front. NFP is a burden.
Editorial: Listen for the poor
It is noble to mark the World Day of the Poor with gifts of charity, but Pope Francis has challenged Catholics to go much further than that. He asks us to observe Nov. 18 by making a serious examination of conscience “to see if we are truly capable of hearing the cry of the poor.”
Robert Brehl: Trump, an Ugly American in Paris
Just when one thinks the current president of the United States can’t do anything more brazen, he trumps that belief and goes one further.
- By Robert Brehl
Charles Lewis: We must open eyes to anti-Christian bigotry
There is something about distance, numbers and repetition that I have always found peculiar in terms of evoking reaction. I find this is especially true when thinking about anti-religious persecution.
Church on the Street: In this ‘pop-up’ community, all are one
A Catholic, a Baptist and a Mennonite walked into a bar and the barman said, “What’s this, some kind of a joke?”
Joe Gunn: Strategy to eradicate Canadian poverty needs an action plan
The world commemorated the United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Oct. 17, but you could be forgiven for not noticing.
- By Joe Gunn
Luke Stocking: Inspiring words offer a simple message
Live simply so that others may simply live. These words haunt me. These words inspire me.
Fr. Scott Lewis: Valuable lessons on fear and generosity
32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Nov. 11 (Year B) 1 Kings 17:10-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
God's Word on Sunday: Valuable lessons on fear and generosity
32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Nov. 11 (Year B) 1 Kings 17:10-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
Glen Argan: Finding an ongoing encounter with Christ
The rich man who came to Jesus looking for the meaning of life had kept all the commandments. Still, an emptiness remained. “What do I still lack?” he asked Jesus (Matthew 19:20).
- By Glen Argan