A book written well before the pandemic and its forced isolation, has a process to enhance the spiritual life that can be helpful these days.
Author’s ideas on meeting God offer welcome antidote to isolation
With new claims against composer, archdiocese restricts local concerts
Catholic hymn composer David Haas is not permitted to give presentations, workshops or concerts at events hosted by Catholic entities in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and his music will no longer be used at archdiocesan events, the archdiocese announced July 8.
Sanctuaries, shrines Catholics can ‘visit’ virtually in Europe, Mideast
Despite ongoing and unpredictable travel restrictions, there are still a number of important sites, shrines and sanctuaries people can “visit” online in Europe and the Middle East.
Navy revises policy on service members attending worship services off base
U.S. Navy revises the commands against active service members participating in off-base indoor religious services over coronavirus fears.
Cardinal Tobin asks Trump to grant clemency to federal death-row inmate
In a letter to President Donald Trump, Cardinal Tobin said capital punishment makes the United States morally stand apart in the world.
Sunday Scripture reading: July 12, 2020
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: Is 55:10-11
Second reading: Rom 8:18-23
Gospel: Mt 13:1-23, or 13:1-9
Catholic faith shapes best-selling war author Phil Klay and his writing
Catholic author’s writing centers on the complex moral questions brought on by war, the right and wrong, sin and salvation.
Movie review: ‘Greyhound’
This portrayal of the Battle of the Atlantic, rooted as it is in real events, provides viewers with an educational retrospective as well as a rousing adventure.