The Human Condition
Christ’s human face in glory
It is a doctrine of the faith that, at the Incarnation, the Eternal Son of God, without the loss of His divinity, took upon Himself a complete human nature. That […]
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Perspective
Why poetry matters
Richard Wilbur died last month. He was, Dana Gioia said, the finest poet of his generation and the greatest American Christian poet since Eliot. Here’s an example of why I […]
The Sunday Gospel
Prepare your hearts for when the Lord returns
First Sunday of Advent Mark 13:33-37 This weekend the Church begins Advent. It also is the start of a new liturgical year. Each liturgical year is carefully planned so that […]
Bishop
Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, December 3: 11:45 a.m. — Mass with Confirmation and Rite of Reception into Full Communion, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame Sunday, December 3: 7:15 p.m. — Advent […]
World News
Pope, USCCB president pray for victims of Egyptian mosque attack
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis led pilgrims in prayer for the victims of a bombing at a mosque in Egypt’s northern Sinai region. Addressing thousands of people gathered in […]
Diocese
Diocesan Curia realigned
FORT WAYNE — A measure of reshuffling and reorganization has taken place among the Secretariats of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in order to better meet the needs of […]
Special
A simple plan for the best Advent ever
Advent is just around the corner, and many people feel like it sneaks up on them — perhaps catching them by surprise. In the busyness of this life, what can […]
National
To experience one of the holiest Christian sites, go to Washington
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the nation’s capital, a $15 museum ticket and pair of 3-D glasses is the passport Christian pilgrims and others need to experience what may be the […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
The God-who-comes
The Advent season is about to begin and, with it, the beginning of a new liturgical year. The Latin word “Advent” is a translation of the Greek word “Parousia,” which […]
Local
Opening one’s home to others: Ruggaber family answers the call to ‘love thy neighbor’
2012: That’s the first year the Ruggaber family opened their home and invited someone else to stay in their spare basement room. Their resident? A friend from their undergraduate days […]
Vatican
Pope welcomed by children, meets with generals in Myanmar
YANGON, Myanmar (CNS) — Greeted by two dozen children wearing traditional attire and by the nation’s bishops, Pope Francis arrived in Myanmar Nov. 27 for a four-day visit. The arrival […]
The Sunday Gospel
The Lord is our shepherd, protector, judge and king
Feast of Christ the King Matthew 25:31-46 Next week, a new year will begin with the First Sunday of Advent. This weekend, the Church concludes its liturgical year of 2017 […]