Among the “great metaphors”[1] that characterize the texts of the Second Vatican Council, the « signs of the times » from the Pastoral …
Caritas celebrates its ‘local heroes’ who provide compassion, aid worldwide
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Marking the day dedicated to the world’s humanitarian workers, Caritas Internationalis thanked its confederation’s “local heroes” …
The Power of A Yes
Recently, an old college friend I had not seen in years asked me an interesting question: “How did you make …
Studying Renaissance art has transformed retired psychologist’s faith
DEARBORN, Mich. (CNS) — For centuries, Renaissance art has captivated and penetrated many hearts and souls. Christine Panyard, a retired …
The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This week’s poem in the Catholic Poetry Room is by Rose Anna Higashi. The Feast of the Assumption of the …
Your Daily Bible Verses — Romans 13:11b-12a
ENCOUNTERING THE WORD — YOUR DAILY BIBLE VERSES “For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; …
Film based on Indiana woman’s true story ‘reclaims beauty of adoption’
EDINBURGH, Ind. (CNS) — Melissa Coles received a call in the late summer of 2019. She didn’t listen long before …
Henri de Lubac’s Sacramental Vision
Is the sacred untouchable? Yes, certainly, and yet we touch it.[1] Introduction Denys Turner offers a critique of Henri de …
Your Daily Bible Verses — Revelation 4:11
ENCOUNTERING THE WORD — YOUR DAILY BIBLE VERSES “Worthy art thou, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor …
Beyond the border, reunification of Latin American families takes years
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Jorge Alvarenga’s voice seemed to crack just a little when the 31-year-old began remembering and talking about …