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Category: Opinion

God is joyful, and we should be too

Posted on Feb 27, 2025Feb 25, 2025 in Guest Opinion
God is joyful, and we should be too

By Sarah Callahan Gray Space Graces Joy. What is joy, really? Is it maintaining a naïve optimism in the face …Read More

Foreign aid is a lifeline for so many

Posted on Feb 20, 2025Feb 18, 2025 in Editorials
Foreign aid is a  lifeline for so many

By Barb Arland-Fye Editor Catholic Relief Services (CRS) equips people in impoverished countries around the world with tools, knowledge and …Read More

Jesus’ sermon at Nazareth: Freeing us from the tribes we make

Posted on Feb 20, 2025Feb 18, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Jesus’ sermon at Nazareth:  Freeing us from the tribes we make

By Rev. Matthew J.M. Coomber  SAU Theological Perspective From the beginning, God had a plan for how the world should …Read More

What are we doing to support the sacrament of marriage?

Posted on Feb 13, 2025Feb 11, 2025 in Editorials
What are we doing to support the sacrament of marriage?

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial When we receive marriage announcements from diocesan parishes for publication in The Catholic Messenger, it is …Read More

The Catholic ripple effect

Posted on Feb 13, 2025Feb 11, 2025 in Guest Opinion
The Catholic ripple effect

By Dr. Tim Millea Catholic Health Care Today Despite this age of immediate connectivity, we may wonder if we can …Read More

Letters to the Editor – Feb 13, 2025

Posted on Feb 13, 2025Feb 11, 2025 in Letters

The value of USAID To the Editor: USAID is an agency that promotes goodwill while fostering trust and friendships with …Read More

Communicating our views

Posted on Feb 6, 2025Feb 4, 2025 in Editorials
Communicating our views

By Barb Arland-Fye Editorial A subscriber called The Catholic Messenger last week to share his thoughts about a couple of …Read More

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