Everybody knows that overtired babies get cranky.
Category: Columns
May Memorial Day inspire us to work for peace
Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. For some, Memorial Day means the beginning of summer. For others, it is a day off to go shopping.
Catholic burial problems, old and new
In March 2023, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine responded to a question that has been popping up here and there about two new ways of treating human remains.
Caring for God’s creation
We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. Care for the Earth is not just an Earth Day slogan. It is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God’s creation. This environmental challenge has fundamental moral and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.
Four feasts that prepare us for a Heavenly summer
Each year in our diocese, we celebrate four of the most important feasts of the Church on four consecutive Sundays. These feasts are the Ascension, Pentecost, the Feast of the Holy Trinity, and the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
The troubles with technology
Dearest Readers,
I am sure we can all agree that advances in modern technology have made life easier for us senior citizens. For example, we can have hip replacement surgery this morning and compete on Dancing With The Stars tomorrow night.
Strive for humility before God when we are wrong
“Be careful you don’t spill that on your clothes,” my husband warned my son one time when he was dyeing Easter eggs.
‘Why does seminary take so long?’
Those who are accustomed to praying for our seminarians on the vocations poster will notice a few small changes in next year’s poster.
Human life and dignity focus in the Catholic Herald
The Catholic Herald staff does a remarkable job, and articles on human life and dignity are in every issue of the newspaper.
The Knights and baseball
Since their founding, the Knights of Columbus have had connections with baseball, especially with the New York Yankees. Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, was apparently a good baseball player.