In this Advent and Christmas season, as we reflect on the Holy Family and their hasty departure to Egypt fleeing Herod, we can look closer and see those who are fleeing from other perils.
Sister Norma Pimentel: A Christmas story at the border: Who are the holy families in your midst?
Father Ron Rolheiser: Lessons about human(kind)
“This is not some sentimental, feel-good book on how we need to be kind to each other. It’s more like a Sermon on the Mount for our time, or at least how we might work towards living the Sermon on the Mount.”
Christina Capecchi: A Norway spruce and the sacramental life
“Sacramentals are hopeful. They see not just what is but what can be.”
Joe Towalski: Taking the next step as One Body
To better serve our Latino sisters and brothers, The Central Minnesota Catholic will run its English and Spanish content side by side starting in January 2022.
Greg Erlandson: What if every parish was a pro-life safe haven?
The vision of the Walking with Moms in Need program reflects Pope Francis’ idea of accompaniment.
Katie Prejean McGrady: This Advent, focus on presence not presents
“Rushing to have and do all the things and readying stuff to look at and cling to does nothing to help us let Christ rush into our lives and ready our hearts for the kingdom of heaven.”
Church not as committed to economic pastoral 35 years later, say panelists
The U.S. bishops’ pastoral letter “Economic Justice for All” looked at the church’s vision of economic life, beginning with a discussion of Christian principles and their role in economic matters.
Inside the Capitol: Legalizing sports wagers — entertainment or enslavement?
Legalizing sports betting, already a prominent topic of legislative discussion, has been pushed to the front of the 2022 session chatter, with both Republicans and Democrats signaling their support.