In your June 14 story “Pope Francis’ emphasis on synodality cited in joint Catholic-Orthodox statement,” the photo that you selected depicts Pope Francis and the Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II. … Continued
In the interest of full disclosure, I must begin by confessing that I am not a sports fan. Indeed, I wonder, for example, why I should get excited on the … Continued
15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Is 55:10-11Second Reading: Rom 8:18-23Gospel Reading: Mt 13:1-23 “The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about … Continued
St. Catherine of Bologna was a 15th-century mystic. She was born of noble parentage in Bologna, Italy, in 1413. When she was about 10 years old, Catherine entered the court … Continued
July 20 will mark the first day of a month of great women’s soccer at the World Cup being held in Australia and New Zealand, and there will be many … Continued
On May 24, Pope Francis marked World Day of Prayer for the Church in China. I agree wholeheartedly with him that we must all pray for the persecuted Church in … Continued
One day I was looking for a good book to read and opened the Libby app, where you can borrow books with your library card. They have both audiobooks and … Continued
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Zec 9:9-10Second Reading: Rom 8:9, 11-13Gospel Reading: Mt 11:25-30 “Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and … Continued
It is well-known that humans need to be touched. Newborns are placed skin-to-skin on a parent as soon as possible after birth. Preemies and young babies in hospitals who cannot … Continued
In these days of “Me Too” and political correctness, it is not surprising to see women actors play parts originally penned for men – a tradition of inclusivity that goes … Continued