In the life of a Catholic community, all of the events of life are celebrated by gathering for liturgy. Most of us don’t see the ebb and flow of joyful and sorrowful events clearly in our day-to-day lives, though parish…
The Road to Eternal Life: Reflections on the Prologue of Benedict’s Rule, by Michael Casey, OCSO
In the Prologue of his Rule, St. Benedict maps out the road that leads to heaven; he lays the foundation for life in a community that seeks God. The themes that are present throughout the Rule—obedience, humility, prayer, fear of…
My Journal of the Council, by Yves Congar, OP
The diaries of Yves Congar, OP, written while he was an advisor at the Second Vatican Council. Translated by Mary John Ronayne, OP and Mary Cecily Boulding, OP, these writings offer a view of the activities of the council participants…
Catholic Social Teaching, Lived Religion, Papal teaching, Religion and Public Policy, Social Justice
What Ryan Missed, by Gerald J. Beyer
A good presentation of the concepts of solidarity and subsidiarity that are essential parts of Catholic social teaching and have been cited by Representative Paul Ryan in the 2012 presidential campaign to justify cutting governmental budgets including social services. Beyer…
Adult catechesis, Blog posts, Catechetics, Fruit of the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Homeschool Resource, RCIA, Suitable for Children, Suitable for Teens, Susan T. Mahan, Youth Ministry
The Fruit of the Spirit: A way to live a transformed life, by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
In his letter to the Galatians (5:22-23), Paul speaks of the “Fruit” of the Spirit. He uses this term in the singular, implying there is just one fruit, with nine aspects or expressions. Susan Mahan notes that Paul does not…
Adult catechesis, Blog posts, Catechetics, Children, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, Homeschool Resource, RCIA, Suitable for Children, Suitable for Teens, Susan T. Mahan, Youth Ministry
The Seventh Gift: Awe and Wonder (Fear of the Lord), by Susan T. Mahan, PhD
When I stare at the night sky, especially if I am out in the country, I get almost overwhelmed at the immensity of the universe. I am in awe of the beauty of the stars and then amazed at a…
