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April 7, 2020

Holy Saturday Shroud display may help contemplate Christ’s triumph

Along comes a new opportunity to experience the Passion of Christ this Holy Week and Easter.

Christopher GuntyBehind the Headlines, Blog, Commentary, Coronavirus

April 7, 2020

Close calls all around

There’s an old saying: “Life is fragile. Handle with prayer.” I’m blessed to be alive.

Father Joseph BreighnerCommentary, Wit & Wisdom

April 2, 2020

In the footsteps of St. Isaac Jogues

We can find solace in knowing that holy people such as St. Isaac Jogues have also been separated from reception of the Blessed Sacrament. Maybe we can find courage and perseverance in their example.

George P. Matysek Jr.#IamCatholic, Amen, Commentary, Coronavirus

April 2, 2020

So often in Scripture Jesus says to his followers and to us, “Be not afraid.” He’s not asking us to ignore our problems or neglect our loved ones or deny our feelings. He is inviting us to rise above our feelings of fear, to encounter the greatness and glory of God, and in a spirit...

Archbishop William E. LoriCharity in Truth, Commentary

April 1, 2020

Grief and loss in the time of COVID-19

Grief is an unwelcome but inevitable presence in our lives. And we will live through it.

Father Lawrence JohnsonCommentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary

March 29, 2020

Pie plate connection

Small acts of kindness show how connected we are – and can be – in a world that sometimes feels so focused on individual happiness.

Rita BuettnerCommentary, The Domestic Church

March 27, 2020

I’ve been exposed to the coronavirus — I think

What I came to learn during my confinement is that you don't have to have symptoms to be a carrier of COVID-19 and spread it to others.

Chaz MuthCommentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary

March 25, 2020

Finding healing after tragedy or loss

There is no predictable timing for healing from loss but there are things we can do to help ourselves get through that painful period.

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.Commentary, Guest Commentary

March 19, 2020

Church’s stance on organ donation/ Endorsing candidates

Father Doyle fields questions on the Church's stance on organ donation and endorsing candidates.

Father Kenneth DoyleCommentary, Question Corner

March 18, 2020

Education in the time of coronavirus

Catholic parents should seize this as an opportunity to reinforce our beliefs and values in our children.

Robyn BarberryBlog, Commentary, Coronavirus

March 17, 2020

Our Christian calling and social distancing

The global phenomenon of imposed isolation provides an important moment to call to mind the many people who experience "social distancing" as a daily, lived reality -- most often not of their choosing.

Elise Italiano UreneckCommentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary

March 16, 2020

Coronavirus and ‘Hollywood Squares’

The novel coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China, late last year has affected higher education like nothing I have experienced in my time as a university president.

John GarveyCommentary, Coronavirus, Guest Commentary

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