OP/ED
Beyond the Stories -- What we learn when we listen to immigrants about their journeys
We all have stories that reveal who we are, where we came from, and how we arrived where we now stand.
The power of TV, the fear of consolidation: two ends of the same stick
WASHINGTON • You may recall the adage, “I never quarrel with a man who buys ink by the barrel.” Uttered by Charles Brownson, who served four terms in Congress 1951-59 as an Indiana Republican, he was advising against ruffling the feathers of newspaper types.
A response to suffering
Many years ago, I attended a conference where physicians and others discussed care for dying patients.
'The cry of humanity: peace, peace'
That Halloween season Strategic Air Command bombers with bright orange markings started flying low over our schoolyard to land about four miles away at Philadelphia’s airport. It’s a memory confirmed by histories that report it was Oct. 26, 1962, when B-47s were deployed to civilian airports in a DEFCON 2 …
The Catholic Church and Halloween
The medieval Catholic Church created the feast of All Saints on Nov. 1 to honor the blessed people who could not be included in the Church’s formal list of saints. In England, the word “hallow” was used to mean the sacred, and thus there the day was All Hallows’ Day.
No greater love
President Donald Trump often says things that invite criticism. So I'm puzzled when his critics bother to attack even his more innocent remarks.
Giving to God what belongs to God
In May, when President Donald Trump issued a long-awaited executive order on religious freedom, reactions were mixed. Some thought it was so vague as to be almost useless.
Holding the pope's hand in gratitude for being Catholic
Every now and then, I find in the offices of pastoral leaders and theologians, as well as in the homes of some families I know, a picture of them shaking hands with one of the recent popes.
Resiliency, faith of Puerto Ricans a light amid destruction
Since returning from my deployment in Puerto Rico to work with the Catholic Charities USA Disaster Response unit, I have been asked two questions: “What was it like?” and “What can we do to help?”
The real story of Thanksgiving
Contrary to popular opinion, the first Thanksgiving was not observed at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621.
What is sex for?
It began with reports that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, over many years, used his power over aspiring actresses' careers to sexually harass and exploit them.
A plea for our fellow Catholics
This Advent, stop worrying about Christmas presents and hanging lights, negotiating mall traffic or scouring the web for the perfect gift.
Encouraging news on abortion
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released their latest figures on abortions in the United States, and the news is encouraging.
We all have responsibility in dealing with abuse of girls, women
We’ve been hearing a lot about incidents of sexual abuse of girls and women this year.
Pioneer Hispanic Catholic women of 2017
December is that time of the year when many look back at the previous 11 months for what is worth remembering -- or perhaps forgetting!
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