In addition to taking away those who, from our perspective, died before their time, said Father James Gardiner, the coronavirus changed the process of mourning and spiritual rituals that help with grief and healing, including for those whose loved ones have died from something other than COVID-19.
Knocking at death’s spiritual door in the time of COVID-19
Bishops’ focus on Communion crisis highlights bigger issue, theologians say
One Catholic theologian said the current discussion about Communion is one that could provide a way for Catholics to renew their understanding of the sacrament not just to benefit their own faith — but to help the Church community at large.
The miracle we share at every Mass
Leaked draft document on the Eucharist highlights timely reflections from Dorothy Day to St. John Chrysostom to Pope Benedict XVI.
Grassroots effort calls on pope to canonize six Black sainthood candidates
Delores Moore, one of the leaders of the national campaign, said it started when parishioners serving the African American community realized only a few people knew about the lives of these African American holy men and women, who despite their struggles with systemic racism, remained loyal to God.
Kathleen Norris: Benedictine values during Advent
“Sometimes in this busy world, we need some help to put ourselves in a waiting frame of mind. Brew a cup of tea, settle into a comfortable chair and let a good spiritual writer help you put aside the busyness of this season.”
Sunday Scripture readings: Nov. 7, 2021
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
First reading: 1 Kgs 17:10-16
Second reading: Heb 9:24-28
Gospel: Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
Pope blesses bells that peal proclamation of sacredness of life
The one-ton bells, engraved with pro-life messages, were commissioned by the Polish group, “Yes to life,” which is slowly distributing them to parishes beyond the Polish borders.
Returned Maryknoll lay missioner honored for continuing ‘spirit of mission’
Marty Roers, co-director of the Justice Office of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in St. Paul, previously worked at the St. Cloud Mission Office.