By Russell Shaw
In case you didn’t notice, Pope Francis thinks legalism is a bad thing — and that’s good news. For legalism, correctly understood, is opposed to authentic morality.
5/23/17
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By Elizabeth Foss
Tomorrow, my daughter receives her first communion.
5/19/17
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By Fr. Kenneth Doyle
There was a when a lengthy period in the church's history when illegitimacy was ruled a barrier to ordination.
5/17/17
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By Elise Italiano
In his book The Four Loves, C.S. Lewis writes, "The typical expression of opening friendship would be something like, 'What? You too? I thought I was the only one.'"
I think this is the reason that a good number of my friends are Catholic converts. I have spent the better part of my adult life trying to communicate the church's teachings in various professions. The Gospel is good. I've always thought it worth sharing.
5/15/17
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By Elise Italiano and Christopher White
This column will provide a platform for a range of voices and serve a two-pronged mission. First, we hope to highlight the specific contributions that young people can (and already do) offer to the church. Second, we want to examine what the church can offer to young people at a time and in a culture characterized by skepticism of institutional religion, saturation with identity politics, and changes in communication and commitment.
5/11/17
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By Mary Beth Bonacci
There is a reason why mental health professionals everywhere are issuing warnings about the series.
5/10/17
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By Carolyn Woo
While single mothers probably struggle everywhere, those in the U.S. are much worse off than our peer countries.
5/10/17
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By Fr. Robert Wagner
In the providence of God, Jesus desires that our works bear great fruit, from our spreading of the Gospel to our participation in the sacraments, and even to the miracles that occur through our faithful intercession.
5/10/17
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By Thomas Craughwell
Since the first account of St. Dymphna’s life was written 600 years after her death, it is probably more legend than fact.
5/10/17
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Gospel commentary: The gift of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost
As we approach the end of the Easter season, the church turns her attention to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Pentecost when the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the church and her members.