Ascended into heavenJaymie Stuart Wolfe
There are feasts, and then there are Feasts-with-a-capital-F. Everyone puts Christmas and Easter into the high holy days category, and practically nobody puts the Ascension there. But they should. Whenever ...
May is packed with joy, meaning and mystical wonderBishop Robert Reed
As a child, May was always an exciting month for me -- partly because the school year was almost over, but also because of the special Marian devotions and activities that took place. We students created ...
The Eucharistic PrayerFather Robert M. O’Grady
It's the longest of the prayers at any Mass. It comes in multiple forms. It is not always easy to follow or, better, to pray. It seems like only the celebrant is praying. This most important prayer ...
Celebrating Mothers in the MissionsMaureen Crowley Heil
Do you know anyone whose birthday is near Christmas? Have you heard them complain that at least at some point in their lives, people would give them one gift telling them that it "counted" for both celebrations? ...
The kingdom remainsScott Hahn
Today's First Reading begins by giving us a time frame -- the events take place during the days between Christ's Ascension and Pentecost. We're at the same point in our liturgical year. On ...
The fullness of life: Bishop Erik Varden's resurrection of chastityDr. R. Jared Staudt
While Lent offers us a clear path of conversion, turning away from the world, Easter invites us into God's own life. In Lent, we seek to die with Christ; in Easter, we must live with him. It appears ...
Shepherds of Ordinary TimesLucia A. Silecchia
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 to the sacred service of God ...
What role might artificial intelligence play in catechesis?Jenna Marie Cooper
Q: Can an artificial intelligence program licitly receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders? And regardless, what role do you think AI might be able to play in catechesis, if any? (Bridgeport, CT) A: No, ...
Preparing for the Holy Year of 2025Father Robert M. O’Grady
Anticipating Pope Francis' decree of May 9, 2024, in last week's column, we announced the Holy Year of 2025 with its title Pilgrims of Hope. Before the solemn announcement, the pope and the Holy ...
Offering Hospitality to StrangersMaureen Crowley Heil
After moving eleven times in 42 years, I am no stranger to being a newcomer. Hospitable neighbors are always a plus. Here, we are incredibly blessed. For example, because our latest house needed to be ...
