January 23, 2012 By Father Earl Fernandes Very soon the season Lent begins, and many old questions and dilemmas return. Should I give something up? Why do people give things up? Why can’t we eat meat on Fridays in Lent? Why do we have days of fast and abstinence? And, …

January 23, 2012 By Michael Daley Ushering in the new year, a long-time thorn in the side of Christianity died — British American journalist Christopher Hitchens. Actually, he was more than a thorn. Not only did Hitchens deny the existence of God, he dismissed the value of organized religion altogether. …

January 23, 2012 By Sean Reynolds Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently for the child” (Matthew 2:7,8).  

January 20, 2012 By Terrance Callan Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20.

January 23, 2012 By Jim Rigg At this time of year, I am always reminded of an experience from my first years as a Catholic school principal.

January 23, 2012 By Jeanne Hunt It’s 1959, and St. Procopius Catholic School is flourishing. There are two of every grade and 18 religious Sisters who serve the students.

January 13, 2011 By Terrance Callan Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: 1 Samuel 3: 3b-10, 19; 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20; John 1: 35-42

January 10, 2012 By Ken Gleason Have you taken a good look at the church lately?

January 10, 2012 By Michael Daley Given the time of year, you may have already put it away. As for me, I have a hard time even getting it out: the Nativity scene.

January 10, 2012 By Father Earl Fernandes “My wife is a saint!” I have heard many men say that, however, when I heard Pietro Molla say it, he was speaking the truth. His wife, Gianna Beretta Molla was canonized in 2004.