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Category: Features

Question Box: What are ecumenical councils?

Posted on Oct 19, 2023Oct 17, 2023 in Features
Question Box: What are ecumenical councils?

By Father Thom Hennen Question Box How many ecumenical councils have there been? What is the difference between a Vatican …Read More

The Confession of a Catholic Worker

Posted on Oct 19, 2023Oct 17, 2023 in Features
The Confession of a Catholic Worker

By Tim Walch Book Review A review of “Confession of a Catholic Worker: Our Current Moment of Christian Witness,” by …Read More

Breath prayer for joy

Posted on Oct 19, 2023Oct 17, 2023 in Features
Breath prayer for joy

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer Joy arrives at the same time you actually get something you have been seeking. It …Read More

Gratitude brings abundant life

Posted on Oct 12, 2023Oct 10, 2023 in Features
Gratitude brings abundant life

By Kathy Berken On Deck One of Lee Nagel’s favorite suggestions at workshops he led as director of the National …Read More

‘Carl’s Date’ explores the need for companionship

Posted on Oct 12, 2023Oct 10, 2023 in Features
‘Carl’s Date’ explores the need for companionship

Now Streaming: “Carl’s Date” (Pixar) Genre: Animated Short Film, Kids and Family Streaming service: Disney+ Rating: TV-G Summary: This short …Read More

Question Box: Gestures during Mass, eucharistic adoration

Posted on Oct 5, 2023Oct 3, 2023 in Features
Question Box: Gestures during Mass, eucharistic adoration

By Father Thom Hennen Question Box What is the proper posture of our hands for the Our Father at Mass? …Read More

Invite family members back to church

Posted on Sep 28, 2023Sep 26, 2023 in Features
Invite family members back to church

By Father Thom Hennen Question Box Many of us have older children who are no longer practicing the faith. How …Read More

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