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Scripture reflections for Oct. 1, the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Deacon Greg Kandra

September 27, 2023Culture

Ez 18:25-28 Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Phil 2:1-11 Phil 2:1-5 (alternate) Mt 21:28-32 This Sunday's Gospel offers us an idea a lot of us need to hear: "It's not too late. Any of us, if we choose, ...

Spirituality

Meet the new goddess, same as the old goddessBishop Robert Barron

A few weeks ago, I spoke at the annual convention of the G.K. Chesterton Society. The theme of the conference was St. Francis, since this year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of Chesterton's ...

Faith & Family

The children of Ordinary TimesLucia A. Silecchia

If you become a teacher, you will receive a lot of advice along the way. In the many years I have been blessed to make a living and a life in the classroom, I have also been blessed with much good ...

Faith & Family

Question: Are 'little white lies' okay to tell?Jenna Marie Cooper

Q: Is it always wrong in every case to lie? What about the so-called "little white lie?"' I'm thinking of situations where you tell a person something you know is false to spare their feelings, when ...

Faith & Family

Saint Therese's Little Way: Making God KnownMaureen Crowley Heil

Marie Francoise Martin was born in Alencon, France in 1873. She was the youngest of nine children. Only Marie Francoise and four of her sisters lived past infancy. Her father was a watchmaker. Her mother, ...

Culture & Events

Great expectationsMichael Reardon

As a four-time kindergarten information night alumnus, the focus on academic achievement and parental involvement clearly starts early. The first such session, my wife and I both attended. After that, ...

Faith & Family

First and lastScott Hahn

The house of Israel is the vine of God, who planted and watered it, preparing the Israelites to bear fruits of righteousness (see Isaiah 5:7; 27:2-5). Israel failed to yield good fruits, and the Lord ...

Culture & Events

The 1908 Conference of Catholic CharitiesThomas Lester

From Sept. 27-28, 1908, a "Conference of Catholic Charities" was hosted by the Archdiocese of Boston in a year which not only marked its centennial, but also 75 years since the Society of St. Vincent ...

Culture & Events

Catholic Charities Inn provides shelter and support to families facing housing insecurityShannon Lyons

A warm bed, a safe space, a playroom for children, and a compassionate team of staff committed to making a difference -- these are just a few of the things you'll find at the Catholic Charities Inn ...