Will Catholics listen to one another in the synodal process?
Listen to your Catholic sister and brother. Really; take the time. Listening requires little; it also requires a lot. Listen. It is hard to make a case for communion if … Learn More
Category: Columns
Reaching out in faith: Can mistakes be made when it comes to private revelation?
Q: I have a question on discernment of private revelations. I don’t mean big ones like Medjugorje, etc., but individuals who say they “have had a word from the Lord.” … Learn More
Today’s migrants, and why many aren’t coming legally
A very common question people are asking today about migrants is, “Why are these people not coming legally like my ancestors did?” There are many answers to this question. First, … Learn More
Putting our love for pregnant women, mothers into action
Each October the Catholic Church in the United States observes Respect Life Month as a time to focus on the protection of God’s precious gift of human life. The theme … Learn More
During Respect Life Month, we are reminded of victims of the ‘throw away culture’
Nearly ten years ago, Pope Francis recounted a story from his youth. He spoke of a man who lived with his wife, children and aging father. As the elderly father’s … Learn More
Caring for our common home
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On October 4, we observed the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, a man whose love for all God’s creation has inspired millions of … Learn More
Five reasons why St. Francis is a model of synodality
Chesterton once wrote, “Newspapers not only deal with news, but they deal with everything as if it were entirely new.” There’s a lot of new talk surrounding synodality. But, insofar … Learn More
This angel-botherer knows: If you call angels, they will come!
Feast of the Holy Archangels is Sept. 29.
Time for gratitude for the blessed gift of creation
Some kittens have eyelashes. I distinctly remember the moment I first noticed this. Years ago, a cat welcomed a litter of kittens in my family’s backyard. Happily, they were unafraid … Learn More
Cardinal Dolan: Are Sunday Masses just too long?
In our preparation for the Synod, here in the Archdiocese of New York, close to 7,000 people accepted our invitation to attend listening sessions or respond online to issues of … Learn More