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There is so much we don’t know, so much we can’t assume. These days call for humility and patience. They call for genuine spiritual transformation that cannot be measured in terms of creative productivity. We have been called to slow our movements, to limit our reach, to focus almost exclusively on what is close and near. In that slowness, our senses sharpen. What matters most can come into focus.
NEW YORK — With parents and kids alike sheltering in place, moms and dads may be on the lookout for entertainment that will hold children's attention. Following, in alphabetical order, is a roundup of some programming aimed at little ones that's available on major streaming platforms.
Marymount University professor in Arlington Eric Bubar, a longtime provider of 3D-printed upper-limb assistive devices, is now shifting his focus to creating 3D printed, reusable face shields for use at hospitals in Washington, New York and beyond.
WASHINGTON — Here is a prayer provided by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, observed every April to raise awareness of child abuse and how to prevent it:
Sr. Patricia Earl is honored by the National Catholic Educational Association.
During this time of unpleasantness, many questions have arisen regarding the reception of sacraments.
As we continue to adjust to the new normal of sheltering at home and telework, we are physically around our spouses more than ever. This can be a great thing, but it can often come with challenges, especially if we struggle with healthy communication in the marriage. Here are five suggestions for strengthening your relationship during this stressful time by improving the ways we talk to each other.
In the days since Pope Francis’ “urbe et orbi,” I keep going back to the images in my mind. Was it not haunting? Watching our very frail-looking pontiff walking alone through a dark, rainy, cold St. Peter’s Square just about ripped my heart out. It was the perfect metaphor for the entire world in the past several weeks. Dark. Quiet. Frightening.
One chapter of Scripture that every Catholic should be familiar with is 1 Cor 15, the “great resurrection chapter” where St. Paul makes the striking assertion that: “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain” (14). This is a remarkable statement: Christianity itself hinges on the historical reality of the resurrection of Our Lord, says St. Paul. Why was the truth of the resurrection so important to the Christian proclamation and faith? The answer largely has to do with the biblical logic that to say Jesus rose from the dead was to state he was the Messiah, and to state this was to proclaim him as king of all the world and to make known that all in his kingdom even now participate in his own resurrection.
Road to glory
This Sunday presents us with another account of the risen Christ, this time on the road to the town of Emmaus. This passage is one of the most important texts for understanding the structure, purpose and spirit of Christian liturgy; so many commentaries trace the progression from the opening of the Scriptures to the breaking of the bread.