The vision of the Walking with Moms in Need program reflects Pope Francis’ idea of accompaniment.
Greg Erlandson: What if every parish was a pro-life safe haven?
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.
Greg Erlandson: Communion lessons
“There are two ways that ongoing faith formation is likely to touch the majority of Mass-attending Catholics: the homily and Catholic media.”
Effie Caldarola: Where do we find joy?
“The key question is, Where do we find the peace and joy that surmounts … nagging anxieties? How do we make Jesus our center?”
Greg Erlandson: The miracle we share at every Mass
The U.S. bishops’ draft document on the Eucharist contains many moving quotes and passages that all of us could benefit from contemplating every time we go to Mass.
Joe Towalski: ‘Civilize it’ initiative offers lesson in listening
“We Catholics can, and should, be role models for others in how to listen and dialogue in service to the truth and the common good.”