COLUMNS
A look back at a time when politicians took bold action
The huge influx of unaccompanied minors crossing the border shines a glaring spotlight on the lack of leadership of our elected officials. There are politicians and demagogues but no leaders.
Childhood and parenting, then and now
The older I get, the more I'm convinced childhood was much easier for me than it is for kids today. Why? Back then I was never concerned about my tablet battery running low. I could dump my bike in any neighbor kid's yard, play for a while, and know it …
Let us remember what Labor Day is about
Once, as a kid, I asked my dad: “Why do they call it ‘Labor Day’ when everyone is off work?”
God's love has to overcome any fear of judgment
A letter came to me recently, thanking me for helping the person see Jesus as “a loving brother or a kind Father” rather than as a judge.
James Foley: 'It didn't make sense, but faith did'
No one deserves to die like this. And no parents or family members should have to deal with the reality that the heinous and barbaric way in which their loved one is taken from them is temporarily available for a worldwide audience to view on YouTube.
Fall brings with it a spiritual renewal
September has always been one of my favorite times. Instead of going in big for New Year's resolutions, something in me cries out for renewal in autumn.
An opportunity to learn from history
While searching for a strategy to deal with a murderous band of thugs, called the Islamic State by some, the nation's leadership must evaluate how this strategy will be implemented.
The 20-something decorator: creating beauty at home
When my cousin Emily moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood this June, it marked her 10th home in five years, a residential whiplash involving sweat, tears and 11 roommates.
May your kingdom come, but not yet
A friend of mine likes to humor about his struggles in growing up. When I was in my 20s, he quips, I felt that by the time I was 40 I would have grown-up enough to let go of my bad habits.
Never Forget! -- A reflection on the Catholic experience of Sept. 11, 2001
We are running the following editorial in remembrance of all those lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and in honor of the Catholic community in New York City, which was faced with a grievous burden. The editorial was written for the Sept. 11 issue of The Tablet, newspaper of the Diocese …
It's what we do with wealth that counts
If we look at the advice Jesus gives regarding wealth, it may seem like he is calling everyone to denounce all possessions: “Sell what belongs to you.”(Matt. 19:21) and “store up treasures in heaven” (Matt. 6:20) because “Where a man’s heart is, there his treasure is also” (Matt. 6:21).
Using new media to share our faith nothing to be skeptical of
So you’re skeptical about getting involved with social media. That’s OK. Things that are unfamiliar are sometimes scary, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Why not us?
"Why not us?" was the catchphrase used last season by Russell Wilson, quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks.
Advocate because you care, not for political votes
The dust has yet to settle from the Ted Cruz debacle at the "summit" of the nascent political action group, In Defense of Christians (IDC). Stones have been hurled from all sides -- often with no clear target other than self-defense. "Lord have mercy," said one clergyman who attended the …
Not your mom's NFP
I love reading all of the wonderful facts and quips about the benefits of Natural Family Planning: “...because there’s no drug-drug interactions to worry about,” “...because nothing comes between my spouse and me,” “...because the pill lowers your libido,” and my husband’s personal favorite, “...because when the zombies come, the …
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