The Human Condition
The morning offering — reconsidered
Many of us have had the habit — perhaps instilled in us by our parents or teachers — of offering the day to God. I recall, as a grade school […]
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Book recounts Notre Dame’s little-known fight against Ku Klux Klan
By Eugene Fisher This excellent book will engage Catholic readers with the history not only of University of Notre Dame but also of the anti-Catholicism that prevailed in much of […]
The Sunday Gospel
Rejoice in the Lord, the one whom John the Baptist foretold
Third Sunday of Advent Luke 3:10-18 An atmosphere of delighted expectation overtakes this weekend’s liturgy. It is Gaudete Sunday, a name taken from the Latin rendition of the first word […]
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Ecclesial déjà vu all over again
After a surprise derailment by the Vatican of a long-awaited vote of the U.S. bishops, tempers were frayed. “I feel frustrated,” said one powerful cardinal. An influential archbishop added, “The […]
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Being open to God’s future
By Sister Mary Jo Nelson Being open to God’s future “There is an appointed time for everything …A time to plant and a time to uproot the plantA time to tear […]
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The challenge of John Chau
Perhaps you’ve heard the extraordinary story of John Chau, the young Christian missionary who tried to bring the Gospel to North Sentinel Island, one of the most remote and isolated […]
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Christmas movies to brighten the spirit
WASHINGTON — The following movies have been evaluated by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops according to artistic merit and moral suitability. The reviews include the USCCB rating, the Motion Picture […]
The Sunday Gospel
Joy and peace prevail where Jesus reigns
Second Sunday of Advent Luke 3:1-6 The Book of Baruch, the source of this Advent’s weekend first biblical reading, is relatively brief, only five chapters. It also is among the […]
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On the loss of faith as a cause of our current crisis
In the Liturgy of the Hours last week, we read a remarkable (sic) attributed to St. Macarius, a bishop of the early Church. I marvel at its vivid imagery, and […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
O Mary, Conceived without Sin, Pray for Us Who Have Recourse to Thee
The following is a portion of a homily delivered by Bishop Rhoades at the annual Mass for the St. Vincent de Paul Society of South Bend on Nov. 27. Today […]
A more human society
Inspiration from the comics
“America is in mourning. Deep, deep mourning for a man who inspired millions to, I don’t know, watch a movie, I guess.” Thus wrote political humorist Bill Maher on the […]
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Managing grief during the holidays
It’s sometimes hard to face reality, especially when reality includes difficult, dark emotions we aren’t used to feeling. Grief often crashes upon our hearts in uncomfortable waves, seemingly out of […]