There aren’t too many network or cable stations left that Christians can watch if we boycott outlets that produce content that flies in the face of or mocks our beliefs. Come to think of it, that might be a good thing. Picking up a book, playing with my kids or even reorganizingRead More
A funeral Mass for Congregation of the Sisters of Providence Diane Ris was offered Feb. 26 in Indiana. Sister Diane died Feb. 20. She was 80 and had been a sister for more than six decades.Read More
A funeral Mass for Sister of the Holy Cross M. Francis Helene was offered Feb. 21 at Church of Our Lady of Loretto, Saint Mary’s in Notre Dame, Ind.Read More
The Fisherman’s Ring, along with a lead seal, is a symbol of the temporal powers of each pope. As such, when the seat of the pontiff is vacant – usually by death, but in this case by renunciation – the ring and the seal can no longer be used for official purposes, such as validating...Read More
At 3 and 5, our boys barely know the names of our parish priests who shake their hands at Mass, never mind being able to name the pope. Still, this historic moment for our Church seems like a good opportunity to help our sons understand who the pope is, why heRead More
If you're on Facebook or Twitter, you may have seen the negativity toward the Church in response to Pope Benedict XIV's retirement. Any time there is major Church news, negativity can come out like this, but, in light of our use of media, how do we respond?Admittedly, I had declinedRead More
Speculation abounds about “the real reason” Pope Benedict XVI decided to renounce his papacy and step back into a life of prayer for the church, effective Feb. 28. However, it is likely as simple as he said: He’s no longer physically capable of handling the enormous burden of the papacy.Read More
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, the principal celebrant, said the Mass was an opportunity to pray for Pope Benedict, his successor and the church.Read More