As the Rotary Club’s famous Four-Way Test puts it, we should ask, of whatever we think, say or do, is it the truth? But is our understanding of truth implicitly blinkered by modern rationalism? OSV publisher Scott Richert argues that reading the
Preparing us for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Joshua Whitfield reflects on the power of Jesus, who is indeed the strong one. He can indeed heal. He can change you. Father Whitfield asks: “Is Jesus as powerful in your life
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- God's word cuts through the sea of chatter spoken aloud and uttered online to touch the hearts of Christians and inspire them to share the Gospel, Pope Francis said. "While society and social media reflect the violence of
Catherine Cavadini prepares us for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel recalls Simon and Andrew’s call to drop their nets and follow Jesus. Simon and Andrew were ready to be “caught” — to be taught by Christ. Christ wrote the
Through Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, we’ve watched for Christ — and found him in the manger in the arms of his Blessed Mother. Now the Church tells us stories of calling and membership. The message is simple. Jesus Christ has been born
After Christmas, things go from hectic to boring quickly, at least until New Year’s and the bowl games come along. Here is a way to change dullness to fascination. Pick up a Bible. Most households have one. If not, go online. Then,
This week, Catherine Cavadini prepares us for the Epiphany of the Lord. As she reflects on epiphanies of faith, she notes that the baby announced by the ‘trumpet’ star truly is our Creator, and he is known now in the beating of
Preparing us for the feast of the Holy Family, Father Joshua Whitfield reminds us that the task of the Christian family is to make saints — sons and daughters of the Holy Mother Church and citizens of heaven. Christ now elevates the
Be ready for Mass on the Fourth Sunday of Advent! In Opening the Word, Catherine Cavadini reflects on familial longings. In the first reading, we learn the family of King David will be a “house” or a “dwelling place” for God. The
For the Third Sunday of Advent, or Gaudete Sunday, Father Joshua Whitfield emphasizes that today we are told to “Rejoice in the Lord.” Christ, born of the virgin, is the bringer of joy, the forger of our felicity. Rejoicing and prayer strengthen