BY THE TIME “Nobody Don’t Like Yogi,” Ben Gazzara’s one-man paean to Yogi Berra reached the New York stage in the Fall of 2003, I had already joined the ranks of the many who agreed with the sentiment in that play’s title. But ’twas not always thus.
Guest Columnists
Synod 2015 Hopes
THE XIV ORDINARY General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family begins with Mass in St. Peter’s on Oct. 4. No synod in modern Catholic history has drawn such worldwide press attention or generated such controversy within the Church – with the possible exception of the special synod called by John Paul II to examine Vatican II on the 20th anniversary of its conclusion.
Rough Rider’s Lessons For Political Ruffians
SITTING AT A WRITING-desk in the White House on Dec. 11, 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt was an unhappy camper. In previous letters, he addressed his correspondent as “Dear Maria.” Now, it was “Mrs. Storer” who would be on the receiving end of the presidential wrath.
Jailed for Defending Marriage
Guest columnist Father Tadeusz Pacholczyk addresses how Kim Davis’ measured actions at the clerk’s office in Rowan County, Ky., offer a coherent and courageous response to chaotic attempts to undermine marriage and the rule of law.
All Eyes Will Be on ‘Favorable’ Pope
Guest columnist Richard Trumka shares the results of a recent national survey, commissioned by the AFL-CIO and faith organizations, that shows “religious” and “faith affiliated” Americans see Pope Francis’ moral clarity as a guide for the 2016 presidential election.
Society Has Misdefined Value of Human Dignity
As Catholics we believe that respect for life is rooted in human dignity. But lately I’ve noticed that the definition of dignity is often turned upside-down, especially in our conversations about end-of-life issues…
Food Waste Is Food for Thought
In the film, “Just Eat It,” the producers examine why we waste so much food and discover that a huge percentage of produce never makes it to the grocers because it’s deemed too misshapen, unsightly, imperfect.
Merciful Consolation After Abortion
By Msgr. Anthony Hernandez Recently, it was announced that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, will extend to all priests the faculty to absolve those who have procured the sin of abortion and who with contrite hearts seek forgiveness for it. This was done within the context of explaining to the faithful how one can receive […]
Papal Proclamation Seeks Mercy, Not Sacrifice
Reflecting on the upcoming Year of Mercy, Msgr. Michael J. Cantley shares his thoughts on the invitation Pope Francis is extending to look at the face of Jesus and discover God’s mercy as it is revealed in the Scriptures.
Mercy of Christ in Annulment Process
By simplifying and accelerating the annulment process, the Holy Father has acknowledged that many people yearn to experience the mercy of the Lord by seeking a declaration of the nullity of their marriage, a marriage which was null from the start, and beginning a new life. This reform of the process is not to favor the nullity of marriage but rather to speed the process for the declaration of nullity if, indeed, that is the truth of the situation.