What was it like for the grandparents of God?
Late July brings one of my favorite celebrations in the Church year: the July 26th Memorial of Saints Ann and Joachim, the parents of Mary, the Mother of God. I had … Learn More
Category: Columns
Prayer and the Declaration of Independence
As we celebrate the Fourth of July this year, let us remember the important role that prayer played in the American struggle for independence. On that first day, when the … Learn More
Let’s plan celebrations of the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
I’m almost afraid to say it, but it appears that things are slowly beginning to return to normal in our homes for the elderly around the country. We recently celebrated … Learn More
Imagine what it would be like to be a refugee
Today, as I write, is World Refugee Day (June 20). For those of us who are not refugees – nor internally displaced people, migrants, asylum seekers – it is easy … Learn More
Celebrating a life lived for God and family
The moment took place inside the stunning St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, but even that setting didn’t compare to the beauty of what happened there between a mother and … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin reflects on the term ‘synodality’ in latest edition of Rejoice in the Lord
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On April 21 of this year, I offered reflections on the topic “Synodality: the long game of Pope Francis” during a webinar offering of … Learn More
Pray to make simple beauty out of pieces of nothing
In my vocation as a Little Sister of the Poor, I am involved in several aspects of our mission of hospitality to the elderly. One of my favorite things is … Learn More
Covid vaccines for poor nations is a human right and moral duty
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), as reported by The Guardian, has warned that as COVID vaccines continue to roll out, the world faces a “catastrophic moral failure” … Learn More
Priests: We rejoice with you in the great moments and in the ordinary ones
In these weeks, when spring gives way to summer, many celebrate the ordinations of new priests – new shepherds who, in these difficult days, commit the rest of their lives … Learn More
May our new priests inspire us in our lives of faith
What will the Church look like once the pandemic ends and life begins to normalize? What will the lasting effects of the pandemic be on all of us? This year, … Learn More