God loves us so much that he decided not just to save us, but to do it by becoming one of us. Although we know that Jesus — God among us — is the reason for the season, it’s easy to get caught up in parties, gifts, greeting cards and baking. Here are a few [...]
By Sister Ann Shields O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever. (Psalm 30:13) We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks; we call on your name and recount your wondrous deeds. (Psalm 75:2) Are the thoughts reflected in these psalms common, rare or nonexistent in your everyday life? For [...]
“Traditionis Custodes” and the Liturgical Rites of the Roman Catholic Church Pope Francis issued a motu proprio on July 16 declaring that “the liturgical books promulgated by Saint Paul VI and Saint John Paul II, in conformity with the decrees of Vatican Council II, are the unique expression of the lex orandi(rule of prayer) of [...]
Story by Joe Pisani Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my obituary. Not that I’m worried I’ll need it anytime too soon, but you never know. Here today, gone tomorrow, as Proverbs says. What do you want people to remember about you when you pass on? Do you want them to know you got [...]
By Michelle DiFranco A year ago, I prepared a last minute Thanksgiving feast for my husband, kids and myself. In the end, it was a lot of food for just four people and sure enough, we had a lot of leftovers. While I was grateful for God’s bounty, I wasn’t exactly jumping up and down [...]
By Michelle Difranco La Fiesta De La Natividad De La Santísima Virgen María A todos nos ha pasado. Hemos olvidado el cumpleaños de un amigo o un ser querido en un momento u otro. Pero ¿qué pasa si esa persona en tu vida es un padre o un cónyuge? Un año estuve a punto de [...]
By Cynthia Kaan Many families experience divisions at one time or another — disagreements about holidays, inheritance, perceived parental favoritism and more can lead to periods where someone in the family is not speaking to someone else. Especially as we approach the holidays, how can we move beyond those divides and press the reset button? [...]
By Jim Berlucchi When we started working from home during the pandemic, I thought it was going to be short-term. Now, it’s clear that I’m going to be working from home for quite a while, possibly permanently. What are some strategies I can employ to work effectively and not feel completely isolated? Imitate the former. [...]
I love him, but I am tired of listening to his constant whining – is there something I can say or do to help him? Or to change the direction of our conversations? Complaining is an integral and inevitable part of relationships. It is a way for people to vent their dissatisfaction with their life [...]
Archbishop Leonard P. Blair For a person dedicated to their religious faith, whether Catholic or not, today’s decline in religious self-identification and practice presents a great challenge. In the United States, when asked in 2018 about their religious affiliation, 23.7 percent of respondents answered “none,” compared to only 5.1 percent who answered “none” [...]