Wednesday, March 30, 20160138What is the meaning of Easter? How would you explain it to someone? How do you explain it to yourself? One way to get at the meaning of Easter is to see its connection...
Wednesday, March 23, 20160442Someone you know, whether your spouse, a pouty child, or a friend, will soon complain about the interminably long liturgies they will be subjected to this coming Holy...
Our reflection on Mercy Week reaches its climax with the Easter Triduum, the summit of the liturgical year. Holy Thursday marks the end of Lent and the beginning of the...
Saturday, March 5, 20160264One of the most commonly broken commandments is the second: “You shall not invoke the name of the Lord, your God, in vain” (Ex 20:7). Why is that? Why is it so easy...
Wednesday, March 2, 20160438Pope Francis has come and gone. He was like Halley’s Comet, which has a predicted schedule. It comes and everyone in the world has to reflect on what this celestial...
Friday, February 5, 20160481I once had the privilege of accompanying a woman as she peacefully passed away in the arms and words of her husband, children and grandchildren. It is impossible to...
Friday, January 22, 20160281As we observe Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 31 through Feb. 6, reflection on the theme chosen for 2016 seems appropriate, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith,...
On Jan. 25 of each year, the church celebrates perhaps the greatest conversion in her history: that of Saint Paul. His dramatic encounter with the risen Jesus, narrated...Columnists
As I meditate on the existence and value of Catholic schools, immediately I am reminded of the forceful and valuable role that they have played in my life. Whatever is...