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Category: Opinion

Self-care — mind, body and spirit — deepens my life in Christ

Posted on May 15, 2025May 13, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Self-care — mind, body and spirit — deepens my life in Christ

By Sam Aitchison The Church is alive A few years ago, while touring Catholic universities such as Creighton, Saint Louis …Read More

Letters to Editor – May 15, 2025

Posted on May 15, 2025May 13, 2025 in Letters

Kudos to letter writers To the Editor: I applaud The Catholic Messenger’s editor and the recent letter writers who have …Read More

A call to restore, not rescind humanitarian aid

Posted on May 8, 2025May 6, 2025 in Editorials
A call to restore, not rescind humanitarian aid

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor “The hungry nations of the world cry out to the peoples blessed with abundance. And the …Read More

How we ought to remember our Holy Father and his mission as pope

Posted on May 8, 2025May 6, 2025 in Guest Opinion
How we ought to remember our Holy Father and his mission as pope

By Pat Bortscheller Guest Column (Editor’s note: The author, who serves as lecturer for the Knights of Columbus of St. …Read More

Letters to the Editor – May 8, 2025

Posted on May 8, 2025May 6, 2025 in Letters

Pope Francis’ legacy of hope To the Editor: The passing of Pope Francis does not mean his joy and encouragement …Read More

St. Joseph the Worker Day – a call to dignity for workers

Posted on May 1, 2025Apr 29, 2025 in Editorials
St. Joseph the Worker Day – a call to dignity for workers

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial Inspired by the witness of St. Joseph as husband to Mary, foster-father to Jesus and worker …Read More

A pope of the Spirit, a pope of the people

Posted on May 1, 2025Apr 29, 2025 in Guest Opinion
A pope of the Spirit,  a pope of the people

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today When Papa Francesco was elected pope, I was 22 years old, about …Read More

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