Now that you are back, where will WTD take you?
This past month, I have read with interest many accounts of World Youth Day and the experiences shared by my younger sisters and brothers in Christ as hundreds of thousands … Learn More
Category: Columns
The Synod on Synodality needs the perspectives of ‘relatable clergy’
One of the most anticipated events in modern church history — arguably, the most important gathering since Vatican II, the Synod on Synodality — is about to unfold this fall. … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: Mortal or venial, is it a sin to argue?
Q: A couple of weeks ago I got into an argument with another parishioner during a meeting off of church campus and not directly related to church business. Shortly after … Learn More
Years pass, the questions echo: Are Black Catholics truly ‘seen and heard’? (Column)
For Black Catholics, Sept. 9, 1984, was a significant date in history: the 10 Black bishops ministering in the United States delivered to the church their pastoral letter “What We … Learn More
When it comes to homilies, we can do better (Column)
I suffered through another mission homily recently. Like almost all the mission and aid appeals I’ve heard over the past several years, it did not slay. This despite the fact … Learn More
Elderly or homebound can still participate in parish life
At one time in my life, I volunteered to bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners directly from Sunday Mass. I would arrive at the person’s house with the consecrated hosts … Learn More
Bring generations together this summer
This summer Catholics around the world are invited to participate in two exciting, inter-related events in the life of the church. The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: Who is condemned and why do Catholics wear crucifixes?
Q: Since the church teaches that God is a forgiving God, how could He banish a person to Hell? It is very difficult for me to believe that God would … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin highlights Instrumentum Laboris, characteristic signs of a synodal Church
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, With this newsletter, I would like to begin a series of reflections inspired by the Instrumentum Laboris, the “working document” for the first session … Learn More
Reaching out in faith: What does the church say about ghosts?
Q: When I was an Evangelical I was told there was no such thing as ghosts and that paranormal phenomena were likely demons. What does the church say about this? … Learn More