Harrison Butker’s commencement address at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, has attracted a great deal of attention from the media. But there’s more to the Kansas City Chiefs kicker’s speech than the headlines and soundbites will allow. In particular, he strikes at
Kathryn Lopez writes, The Easter declaration is unlike any other declaration. It doesn't make us independent but rather resplendent in the glory of God. This season is about conversion and only the innocence of a child can herald the wonder with which
From Teresa Tomeo: I thought about and prayed for the many cynics and Catholic critics as I was glued to the news coverage of the devastating fire at the famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris during Holy Week. As I listened and
Question: A skeptical friend told me that the Gospels do not agree on the date of Passover and that three Gospels say Holy Thursday was a Passover meal and one Gospel says it wasn’t. Is this true? How can I resolve this
When we hear the word “apocalyptic,” images of wrath and destruction come to mind — blockbuster films with malevolent aliens or brain-hungry zombies. The “apocalyptic” refers to the foreboding promise of destruction, the end of the age in which human history comes
When the U.S. bishops gather for their plenary assembly in Baltimore in June, their immediate task will be putting in place a new system of episcopal accountability in dealing with sex abuse. Its elements will likely include a code of conduct for
OK, this might get a little uncomfortable. And for that, I apologize in advance. But there are uncomfortable things in this world — especially these days — that simply cannot go uncommented on. That’s how I felt when I first read the
It can only be hoped that the outpouring of generosity and prayers that formed the response to the fire at Notre Dame will be matched in Sri Lanka, where so much more than a building was affected.
It is a sign of what is happening. Another new Catholic church in the Atlanta archdiocese has opened, Mary Our Queen. It features artifacts and other items from St. Gerard's Church in Buffalo, New York, which has closed.
Before we moved to Huntington, Indiana, in 2017, my family and I were members for over 20 years of a traditional Latin Mass oratory in Rockford, Illinois, established by Bishop Thomas Doran (of blessed memory) and administered by the Institute of Christ
Question: I recently heard a passage where Jesus says, “Give alms and all will be forgiven you.” I am not sure where it comes from. But it sounds like he is saying we can buy forgiveness. Is this so? — John Jackson,