By Patrick Schmadeke Our daughter, Catherine, was baptized during Advent. A handful of moments stand out from the occasion as …Read More
Category: Guest Opinion
Work, with God’s help, to vaccinate the world against the virus of racism
By Micah Kiel The Catholic Messenger Another article about racism? (Insert eye-roll emoji here.) I feel it, too. However, the …Read More
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
By Corinne Winter The following prayer is based on the “O Antiphons,” seven prayers best known today through the verses …Read More
[Mis]understanding [the God of] Advent
By Patrick Schmadeke As a kid, I wasn’t too sure about Advent. Christmas was great, but I was skeptical about …Read More
Becoming God’s instruments of hope
By Corinne Winter During the morning news, I have seen a commercial that begins, “We’re all waiting for 2020 to …Read More
Look to the saints for inspiration
By Corinne Winter At the beginning of this month, we celebrated the Feast of All Saints. Theologically, it recalls a …Read More
Preventing the spread of COVID-19 demonstrates respect for human dignity
By Dr. Tim Millea Over the centuries, Catholic healthcare workers have been called to help others and to view those …Read More










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