In small ways, each of our lives touches so many other lives
My family will tell you that one of my favorite movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Every time I watch it I shed a joyful tear thinking about the gift that each of us is to others.
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Anchorage Archbishop’s Advent Reflection: Prepare for the coming of Christ
Let us prepare not only for the celebration of Christ’s birth at Christmas, but Christ’s birth and life within us, and ultimately, for his promised return at the end of time.
Archbishop says church ministries should reflect realities of life
The conversation for the evening revolved around how the Catholic faith is lived out and looks different between individuals and groups of people. The theme for the evening discussion was, “One Size Doesn’t Fit All.”
It is past time to start a new sexual revolution
We were the 1960s folks with freedom and love. How did we end up like this?
Transient headlines vs the enduring classic
There are classic books at the library. But there is so much that doesn’t stand the test of time. Jesus stands the test of time. Stick with him.
Broken and hurting, we must give the world Jesus
The following is from the witness talk Father Michael Shields gave in August during the World Meeting of Families in Ireland.
Struggling to impose order on chaos
Many years ago, a friendly dispute arose in a government office where I worked. On one side of the debate were the tidy people whose desks were spotless except for the day’s pertinent documents.
‘Every winter I worry’ about those Alaskans without shelter
Winter is near, and we look around and ask ourselves, “Are we prepared?” In our community, do those without safe, warm shelter this winter have a place to go?
Institutional-maintenance Catholicism is finished
Institutional-maintenance Catholicism is finished. Purified, mission-driven Catholicism is the Church with a vital future.
Why remain Catholic amid so much scandal?
Fight any way you can. But you fight because you believe in the church; you love the church; and you realize that despite this terrible blight, it’s worth fighting for.