COMMENTARY

Thanksgiving to whom?

Thanksgiving is one of those few national holidays when a semi-religious sentiment is allowed.

A faith that questions

The Scriptures are full of questions – by one count, more than 2,500 of them.

The gift of story is a gift for all seasons

With Thanksgiving and Christmas close at hand, ...

Father Koch: The End is Always Near

As we enter the final weeks of Ordinary Time the Liturgy....

What's the scriptural basis for praying for the dead and venerating relics?

The Catholic customs of praying for the souls of the dead, praying to the saints...

Never Empty

I remember a time recently where I got home from work after a really...


Reclaiming the tradition of cemetery visits

I had the good fortune of growing up in an era in which family lived close to one another ...

Remembering who we are

We wrapped up production of The Monitor ...

What is an indulgence?

The Catechism of the Catholic Church gives us a quick working definition of an indulgence...

Which is the Greatest Commandment?

As Jesus comes to Jerusalem for the Passover celebrations...

Saints and Souls

Now November is here, and finally your neighbor across ...

Do most people make it to heaven?

"A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed...

In mission trip, NJ priest finds hope for the faith

Bishop Emmanuel Rozario left Bangladesh for ...

Hand in Hand

Three months ago, my brother and I were walking along the streets of a...


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