Perspective
Rejoice? In Lent?
We are well into the season of Lent, and I am reminded of this fact regularly as I mindlessly open a can of soda and begin to sip on it, […]
We are well into the season of Lent, and I am reminded of this fact regularly as I mindlessly open a can of soda and begin to sip on it, […]
Remembrance is a central part of our Catholic faith. For the nine years I attended Catholic grade school, Friday afternoons of Lent were spent in church. The entire school community […]
Third Sunday of Lent The Book of Exodus, the source of the first reading, recalls the encounter between God and Moses at the burning bush. Moses is reported as tending […]
In mid-February, President Trump issued an executive order entitled, “Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization” (IVF), in which he stated, “My administration recognizes the importance of family formation, and as […]
(OSV News) – I know it’s part of getting older, but when my husband was told to go to the ER because a clinical trial EKG had revealed an irregular […]
(OSV News) – If there’s anything we know from the first several weeks of the second Trump administration (let alone from his first term), it’s that the next four years […]
Second Sunday in Lent The Book of Genesis is the source of the first reading. It is a story about Abraham, whom the Jews regarded – and still regard – […]
In the post-Communion prayer for the Second Sunday of Lent we pray: “As we receive these glorious mysteries, we make thanksgiving to you, O Lord, for allowing us while still […]
(OSV News) – For some years now, it has been fashionable for Catholics to declare that we’re not giving up anything for Lent but instead are doing something positive. This […]
(OSV News) – Pope Francis’ most recent encounter with mortality has captured the world’s attention. As of this writing, he remains in the hospital fighting double pneumonia with a “reserved” […]
First Sunday of Lent The Book of Deuteronomy provides the first reading for this First Sunday of Lent. Deuteronomy recalls the flight of the Hebrews from Egypt, where they had […]
I am a compliment-er by nature. Giving sincere, spontaneous compliments feels as comfortable to me as remarking on the weather – and brings me more joy. In high school, friends […]