The Way of Beauty
Untying Knots with the Mother of Mercy
The New Year fittingly began under the protection of Mary, the Mother of God. With so many other titles accorded... Read more
Kneeling before the Mystery
It is the day before Christmas Eve and the Holy Night. The Church prays at Morning Prayer: Your light will... Read more
Beauty Rising from the Ashes
‘Holiday’ cheer is in the air. For weeks, the Hallmark channels have delivered it non-stop. Ubiquitous Santas make their annual... Read more
A Reflection on Doors
In Roman mythology, Janus represents not only the god of doors and doorways but also the god of beginnings and... Read more
Remembering the American Churchwomen Martyred in El Salvador
Editor's note: This column originally posted Nov. 30, 2015 by mistake. We regret this error and are reposting it on... Read more
An Uneasy Pause
On this weekend, Americans pause to give thanks for our bountiful gifts. Yet, the homeland is on edge with our... Read more
From 'Sister Act' to Christ the King
Occasionally popular songs express words of wisdom that attract a wide and diverse audience. Four of them are: “Climb Ev’ry... Read more
Reflections on Veterans Day
November 11th belongs to the veterans of our armed forced and their families. In other part of the world, especially... Read more
Personal Prayer
“I’m not a religious person, but I am a spiritual person.” So goes a common protestation among young and old... Read more
Days of Special Remembrance
As October makes way for November, the feasts of All Saints and All Souls bring home in a special way... Read more
Celebrating All Hallows' Eve: Part Two
Editor's note: Part one of this series can be read here. Next to Christmas, Halloween is the most commercial and... Read more
From All Hallows' Eve to Halloween: Part I
Halloween fever is just around the corner. In two weeks, many children and adults will don costumes of all designs... Read more
Some Reflections on Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton
In his address to Congress last month, Pope Francis mentioned four exemplars of the great American enterprise: Abraham Lincoln, Martin... Read more
Recapping the Papal Visit
Last week, Pope Francis held much of the nation riveted on his presence, words and gestures. Millions gladly stood for... Read more
Pope Francis: Missionary of Mercy and Peace
The warm familial approach of Pope Francis imitates the way Jesus was present to others. The early disciples followed Jesus... Read more
Catholic Education IV: Grace under Pressure
Catholic education is pedagogy of values and principles that prompt our students to aim high for excellence. It also prepares... Read more
Catholic Education III: Fully Alive for Virtue
“I have come that they may have life, life to the full (Jn 10:10),”—the assurance of Jesus. In the second... Read more
Catholic Education II: Quality and Non-Quality
In November 1980, Barbara Tuchman, a noted historian and twice-winner of the Pulitzer Prize, published a controversial essay in the... Read more
Catholic Education I: Jesus the Teacher
The new academic year is just around the corner. For the next few weeks, this column will address some topics... Read more
