COLUMNS
Preparing for a feast of memories and love
As the October anniversary of my mother’s death passes, and the Feast of All Souls approaches, it is inevitable that I would recall the many wakes and funerals of my loved ones.
Choose to hope
What is the nature of hope? Are we born to be either a pessimist or an optimist? Or is it up to us to decide?
When is our life fulfilled?
When is our life fulfilled? At what point in our lives do we say: “That’s it! That’s the climax! Nothing I can do from now on will outdo this. I’ve given what I have to give.”
Use your words
Two groups ask me often what they can do to help their children grow in faith: parents of toddlers and parents of young adults.
Taking saints personally
Like many of us, when Megan Gannon lifts a concern in prayer, she turns to Mary, the mother of Jesus, first.
The power of the powerless
In 1985, Christopher de Vinck, a high school English teacher from New Jersey, published an article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Power of the Powerless: A Brother’s Lesson.”
Remember Dorothy Day in November
November is a month of thanksgiving, family and celebration.
Thanksgiving: Rejoicing in our humanity and working to preserve it
Recently I was on the web trying to reserve a Yellow Cab to take me to the airport.
Seeing the best at the worst of times
Roxanne Loper was almost home. Her journey had begun 15 months ago when she spotted a picture of a baby girl on the World Partners website and sensed something special.
Remember Dorothy Day in November
November is a month of thanksgiving, family and celebration.
Knowing how to love is a learned art
My grandparents, on my mom’s side, were Syrian immigrants.
Remember the goal
It should come as no surprise to any married or engaged couples reading this, but we'll say it anyway: Preparing for marriage is hard work.
Growing in holiness this Advent
People can seem a little self-obsessed nowadays, with our endless selfies and social media posts.
Advent as an invitation to practice hospitality
It is interesting that Catholics and other Christians dedicate entire seasons to reflect about "waiting." Advent is one of them. So is Lent, which will soon be upon us! What are you waiting for this Advent? What to do while we wait?
Matters of life and death through a technological perspective
Of the many technologies that have changed the course of culture, contraception may be the most pernicious.
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