
An 'Influencer' for the Gospel
Maureen Crowley Heil
It's hard to believe that in a few short weeks I will be attending the beatification of a personal hero to me and to many -- Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. When our National Office of the Pontifical ...
Liturgical formation IIFather Robert M. O'Grady
The first place of formation is the liturgy itself. Surely the Mass, but also the other liturgies of the sacraments, sacramentals or other prayer, especially the Liturgy of the Hours, are "classrooms" ...
What is the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program?Mary Goslin
Many people are unaware that in July 2025, Congress passed a new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program that will begin this January. The optional program is available for states where governors select ...
What was 9/11 for?Michael Pakaluk
If we believe that God's providence oversees our nation, then for some events we ought to interpret what that event means for us, under that providence. Consider an analogy from personal life. A ...
LoganArchbishop Richard G. Henning
Last Spring, at the invitation of Ed Freni, who was then the Director of Aviation for Massport, I had the opportunity to visit Logan Airport. I joined Director Freni and many heads of departments and ...
The debt we oweScott Hahn
Mercy and forgiveness should be at the heart of the Christian life. Yet, as today's First Reading wisely reminds us, often we cherish our wrath, nourish our anger, and refuse mercy to those who ...
The challenging call to forgivenessDeacon Greg Kandra
Sir 27:30--28:7 Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 Rom 14:7-9 Mt 18:21-35 How much is enough? This Sunday's Gospel begins with Peter asking that question, but with a very specific idea in mind. How ...
What is the Catholic Intellectual Tradition?Dr. R. Jared Staudt
"Could you explain what the Catholic Intellectual Tradition means?" This simple question from a superintendent reflected the renewal that is happening across the country. We've finally realized ...
The praying mantisEffie Caldarola
In the picture her mom sent, my five-year-old granddaughter is staring wide-eyed at the praying mantis she has just discovered on the back of her chair at breakfast. Alice loves bugs. She has a box ...
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