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Category: Guest Opinion

One deacon’s perspective on guns

Posted on Mar 1, 2018Feb 28, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
One deacon's perspective on guns

By Bob Glaser One image that has haunted me since the mass killing of high school students on Ash Wednesday …Read More

For many, conversion is a life-long road

Posted on Feb 22, 2018Feb 21, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
For many, conversion is a life-long road

By Corinne Winter Lenten Scripture readings include numerous calls to conversion. The words we heard as we received ashes to …Read More

The book of Job

Posted on Feb 15, 2018Feb 14, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
The book of Job

By Fr. Bud Grant I’ve never liked the Book of Job. I admire its intricate structure and theatrics, but its …Read More

Why study theology?

Posted on Feb 15, 2018Feb 14, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Why study theology?

By Patrick Schmadeke While it might not be readily apparent, theology is worth studying because it is intrinsically valuable. It …Read More

Practical basis for opposition to physician-assisted suicide

Posted on Feb 8, 2018Feb 7, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Practical basis for opposition to physician-assisted suicide

(Editor’s note: The Catholic Messenger introduces a new monthly column, Catholic Health Care Today. Catholic health care experts from the …Read More

Immigration policy should be grounded in the dignity and value of every person

Posted on Jan 25, 2018Jan 24, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
Immigration policy should be grounded in the dignity and value of every person

By Corinne Winter Recent discussions of immigration policy have highlighted the idea of a person’s “merit.” We should accept immigrants …Read More

The chasm between truth and reality

Posted on Jan 18, 2018Jan 17, 2018 in Guest Opinion, Opinion
The chasm between truth and reality

By Fr. Bud Grant Recently a friend gave me a book edited by Paul Hawken called “Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive …Read More

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