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Category: Guest Opinion

Where there is gray, there are prophets

Posted on May 9, 2024May 7, 2024 in Guest Opinion
Where there is gray, there are prophets

By Sarah Callahan Gray Space Graces In my introductory article to this column, I laid out my vision for Gray …Read More

In the clowns, we see our savior

Posted on May 2, 2024Apr 30, 2024 in Guest Opinion
In the clowns, we see our savior

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the world today Positive response to my column last month, “The Church is still Ratzinger’s …Read More

An exploration of our response to suffering and God’s role in it

Posted on Apr 25, 2024Apr 23, 2024 in Guest Opinion
An exploration of our response to suffering and God’s role in it

By Lisa Powell SAU Theological Perspective Theodicy is an attempt to justify God’s goodness and power when confronted with the …Read More

ICC provides wrap-up of Iowa legislative session

Posted on Apr 25, 2024Apr 23, 2024 in Guest Opinion
ICC provides wrap-up of Iowa legislative session

By Tom Chapman For The Catholic Messenger The 2024 session of the 90th General Assembly adjourned for the year on …Read More

The Catholic Church and the IVF debate

Posted on Apr 11, 2024Apr 9, 2024 in Guest Opinion
The Catholic Church and the IVF debate

By Dr. Tim Millea Catholic Health Care Today In mid-February, in the midst of many other contentious debates in our …Read More

The Church is still Ratzinger’s clown

Posted on Apr 4, 2024Apr 2, 2024 in Guest Opinion
The Church is still Ratzinger’s clown

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the world today I was struck with surprise several years ago to find that Father …Read More

Easter is experiencing the risen Jesus

Posted on Apr 4, 2024Apr 2, 2024 in Guest Opinion
Easter is experiencing the risen Jesus

By Fr. Joseph Phung Guest Column Alleluia! The Lord has risen. Today we join millions of Christians all over the …Read More

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