In his first four Wednesday audiences, Pope St. John Paul II taught about the cardinal virtues. He was continuing what …
In Bahrain, pope calls for full religious freedom, no death penalty
AWALI, Bahrain (CNS) — Commitments to protect tolerance and religious freedom need to be put into practice constantly so that …
Five Steps to Better Parenting
“Dad, can we throw the football?” Years ago, when the fall football season was in full swing, this was an …
Sunday Scripture readings, Nov. 27, 2022: Waiting in Advent hope
First Sunday of Advent 1) Is 2:1-5Psalm 122:1-92) Rom 13:11-14Gospel: Mt 24:37-44 Media coverage of the war in Ukraine has …
All Souls’ Day
This week’s poem in the Catholic Poetry Room is by Rose Anna Higashi. All Souls’ Day, Los Gatos, California Light-jewels …
Parish’s grief ministry aims to help people cope with loss past the funeral
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (CNS) — Grief is a natural part of life. Every person has their turn to experience the loss …
We Are His Offspring
The Most Poetic Line in Any Language There is a verse in Scripture that speaks about who we are as …
The Powerful Intercession of Mary and the Saints
The Solemnity of All Saints Today is the Solemnity of All Saints, a celebration of those who have died and …
Supreme Court justices question affirmative action admission policies
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A divided and often skeptical Supreme Court heard two cases Oct. 31 challenging race-conscious policies used in …
From Suffering to Joy
In this fallen world, we all have our struggles. We often do not know what is going on in someone’s …