How New is the New Testament? We must be clear on one point: the Christian God is no different from the one who revealed himself to Moses. If Jesus relied so extensively on the Old Testament, who are we to shrug it off? Where would we be without the Ten Commandments?
Helping Students Find True Love Leon and Amy Kass, professors at the University of Chicago, are helping students learn the meaning of true love through a course they teach and an anthology.
Let the Little Children Come: A Look at Children´s Liturgy Holy Mass is "where it´s at," where Christ is physically present, yet we banish our youngsters to the basement, as if doing crafts and singing bible songs were the Main Event.
These 40 Days of Lent Prayer, fasting and almsgiving. These are among the ways families take stock and renew themselves in preparation for the celebration of Easter.
Preparing for Mass with Thanksgiving For priests, as well as the congregation, preparation and thanksgiving prior to Mass is key. The Church in her prayerbook for the Eucharist suggests it, and yet it is not typical of our practice - or at least mine and maybe yours.
Pius XII and the Jews Contrary to the books accusing Pius XII of not doing enough to help the Jews during the Holocaust, the truth is that Pius XII was instrumental in saving hundreds of thousands of Jews from death at Nazi hands.
Close Relations Unlike years past, today´s families are scattered. Grandparents are connecting with grandchildren in a distinct way — by traveling with them.
Why Are There So Many Young Priests in Omaha? When Archbishop Elden Curtiss came to Omaha eight years ago, he made it clear what his priorities were: vocations. Since then, he has built one of the nation’s top dioceses for getting vocations.
Pastor and Flock Convert to Catholicism When Pentecostal minister Alex Jones came into the Church this past Easter he was not alone. He brought much of his congregation in with him.
Art, Faith, and the Stewardship of Culture What is the role of art and the imagination in the contemporary church? Gregory Wolfe explores this question at a time when the public feels alienated from contemporary art and an uneasy relationship exists between Christians and contemporary culture.
The Woman in Salvation History God used various people, places and events in the Old Testament to prefigure realities later revealed in the New Testament. Guided by Church Tradition, we can discover how various Old Testament events and persons point to truths about Christ´s mother.
Hams and Martyrs A grandmother recalls her efforts to make meal times a communion of persons rather than a merely a meeting at the common trough.
Divine Mercy in My Soul Theresa Bonopartis describes how her abortion affected her life. And how after many years, she came to realize Christ´s loving mercy.
God and the Marketplace: Why and Where He belongs "Business, like art, literature, music and architecture is a window on the soul of a culture," says archbishop Charles J. Chaput, archbishop of Denver. The most Rev. Chaput asks business people to reflect on the way they work and what it says about them
Behold Your Mother The glories of heaven are revealed to children. But what does it take to be childlike rather than childish?
Theology of Work The late Holy Father John Paul II teaches that work must test and engage the whole person, not just the physical aspect.
"Praying in Pain" In the midst of emotion turmoil, prayer often seems impossible. But in tracing her own journey through pain, Lee Frances White shows us how a need for healing can be your prayer. And that´s the beginning.
Religious Orders Set Pace for Preserving Environment Several religious congregations have won praise for their efforts to preserve the environment. Here´s what the Franciscans, Benedictines and Crosiers are doing.
The Importance of Fathers in Our Search for God When it comes to answering the questions, "What do women want?" or "What do men want?", the media presents a message of confusion, disharmony, self-absorption and greed.
Evangelical Catholics Converts to Catholicism are bringing a new zeal to the faith. But just how are they being received?