COLUMNS
Sometimes less news is good news
One of my earliest memories of my late father-in-law is his watching the national news during weeknight family dinners. Since he watched, we all watched. A complete broadcast on one channel and then, switching to a different station, a complete broadcast on another.
Our biggest mistake is giving in to the fear of making one
My son came home recently after a long weekend of working at the Renaissance Faire where he serves as a Scottish bartender in one of the pubs. He shared the story of a young mother coming to the counter for some cold drinks.
Healing Words for the Wounded
A recent article on communicating the pro-life message left me nodding in agreement – but sometimes shaking my head in disagreement. While it rightly states that words are powerful and can shape opinions, it also says to always use words like “kill” and “sin” in reference to abortion.
Embracing the God of Love
Christians believe that Jesus Christ can be trusted. He taught that every human being is personally invited to an intimate relationship with the divine being.
Self-reflection in the age of selfies
Lena Dunham is not done confessing. That’s the headline of the New York Times Magazine profile just published about the actress-turned-memoirist, and it couldn’t be more apt.
How to look at our jobs differently
Work can be tough. Often, it is draining, daunting and hectic. Sometimes it is monotonous, other times it might be frustrating and time-consuming. Yet, it is still good.
What do you expect?
The National Football League is shocked, just shocked, about the off-the-field violence perpetrated by some of its players.
'DoT.Com' Evangelization through Facebook shares
Facebook metrics revolve around likes and shares. In short, if your post is liked or shared, more people — even those outside your immediate network — see what you have to say.
Pastoral Care reveals the compassionate presence of God
As the new (and former ’07-’11) director of Pastoral Care for the Diocese of Trenton, it is once again my happy task to commemorate Pastoral Care Week.
Rendering God superfluous
The U.S. Air Force no longer requires "so help me God" to be part of the oath taken upon the enlistment of airmen or the commissioning of officers.
Overcoming moral obesity
Here is a sample of what the Vatican is up against as the Synod of Bishops on the family meets in Rome this month. Consider these statistics in the United States regarding marriage and family:
Learning to be a caregiver
Family caregivers don't solely need hands-on training. They need "hearts-on" training, too.
A fond farewell
It was more than a quarter-century ago that I found myself sitting in the office of the archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska. It was the third day on the job as editor of the archdiocesan newspaper after some two decades in the secular press.
A gift from the heart
For the past several years, the diocesan Department of Pastoral Care has received generous supplies of beautifully hand-made rosaries for distribution to our Catholic hospital patients, to our jails and prisons. We have Mary Heilig and the Sacred Heart Rosary Guild, Riverton, to thank for that.
Looking for God within
"Abide in me, as I also abide in you. A branch cannot bear fruit unless it abides in the vine. Neither can you, unless you abide in me" (John 15:4).
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