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Category: Features

A Lenten journey to appreciate God’s light

Posted on Feb 29, 2024Feb 27, 2024 in Features
A Lenten journey to appreciate God’s light

By Jenna Ebener A reflection I was pondering what to do for Lent this year when I realized I was …Read More

Question Box – Explaining the meaning of salvation

Posted on Feb 22, 2024Feb 20, 2024 in Features
Question Box - Explaining the meaning of salvation

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q: Can you explain the understanding of salvation from canon 9 in the Council …Read More

Navigating America’s religious diversity

Posted on Feb 22, 2024Feb 20, 2024 in Features
Navigating America’s religious diversity

By Tim Walch Book Review “Pluralism in Practice: Case Studies of Leadership in a Religiously Diverse America,” edited and written …Read More

Question Box: Lenten questions on meatless Fridays; are Sundays part of Lent?

Posted on Feb 15, 2024Feb 13, 2024 in Features
Question Box: Lenten questions on meatless Fridays; are Sundays part of Lent?

Q. What is the origin of meatless Fridays during Lent? Why is it considered a sacrifice? Also, what do you …Read More

Praying Psalm 73:25-26 – one to one with God

Posted on Feb 15, 2024Feb 13, 2024 in Features
Praying Psalm 73:25-26 – one to one with God

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer Among the most haunting words of Scripture are those of Psalm 73:25-26. After wondering why …Read More

Question Box: Why were vocation numbers much higher pre-Vatican II?

Posted on Feb 8, 2024Feb 6, 2024 in Features
Question Box: Why were vocation numbers much higher pre-Vatican II?

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q: Prior to the Second Vatican Council, seminaries across our nation could hardly handle …Read More

Drawing inspiration from Studio Ghibli

Posted on Feb 8, 2024Feb 8, 2024 in Features
Drawing inspiration from Studio Ghibli

By Lindsay Steele Now Streaming Howl’s Moving Castle (Studio Ghibli) Genre: Animated, fantasy/adventure Streaming service: Max Rating: PG (mildly frightening …Read More

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