Everyone is someone else’s child and a child of God
If you become a teacher, you will receive a lot of advice along the way. In the many years I have been blessed to make a living and a life in the … Learn More
Category: Columns
How your parish can observe Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year, between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month. The observance began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and, in 1988, was extended by … Learn More
What we hope for from the new ‘Laudato si”
Eight years have passed since the release of Pope Francis’ groundbreaking encyclical, Laudato si’. The document has undeniably contributed to raising awareness of environmental issues within the Catholic community and … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: How much should an annulment cost?
Q: My cousin told me I could get an annulment for $1,000. Is that still true? (Washington, DC) A: It’s important to keep in mind that Catholic marriage tribunals exist … Learn More
Formation is necessary to sustain synodal culture, spirituality
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, As I continue to reflect on themes that are presented to us in the Instrumentum Laboris (Working Document) for the Synod of Bishops on synodality in Rome … Learn More
The Barbie message (Ordinary times)
It was a lazy Tuesday evening, which meant discount night at my local movie theater. So, like many others this summer, I went to see “Barbie.” There has been no … Learn More
Back to school tips: Conversation and prayer on the way to school
In today’s world, we are surrounded by constant noise and distractions. At home, we are always connected to media such as smartphones, computers, television and tablets. In the car, we … Learn More
Sister is honored to be identified as ‘grandmotherly’
As a kid, I always associated two things with the first day of school – getting new shoes and having to write about what I did during summer vacation. My … Learn More
Take time to marvel as a tourist would
For over 30 years, I have been a very frequent traveler on the train between New York City and Washington DC. In the beginning, it was an adventure. Yet, as … Learn More
UR4GVN: A vanity license plate soothed my stress and brought me to my senses
When my son was in sixth grade, he was standing with some buddies at dismissal time at our parish Catholic school. It was a typical cold winter day in Anchorage, … Learn More