Here we are in the thick of Ordinary Time. There isn’t anything huge going on in the Church during this time, but there’s something very holy about the monotonous long stretches of Ordinary Time. Two of my favorite saints St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton — are known for their small acts […]
Continue reading
Maddi Cave
Guest column / By Maddi Cave EDITOR’S NOTE: The author is a 2021 graduate of Peoria Notre Dame High School. The daughter of Joseph and Misti Cave and a member of St. Patrick Parish in Washington, Maddi will soon begin studies as a journalism major at Drake University in Des Moines. — When I was […]
Continue reading
My Vocation is Love / By Lindsey Weishar A friend recently shared that July 4th and New Year’s Eve are days of recollection for her. While those around her are focused on fireworks displays or welcoming in a new year, she takes a moment to pause, to take stock. My own moment to do this […]
Continue readingIn My Father’s House / By Paul Thomas Moore At first, I thought she had a dog leash in her hand, but where was the dog? I felt badly for her, walking in the rain, looking for that dog. Then I looked closer. That wasn’t a dog leash draping from her hand; she was saying […]
Continue readingCause of Our Joy / By Katie Faley I still find just how powerful words are to be a pretty unfathomable concept. The nuances of language, and the punch of subtle differences in the words we choose, can make a huge difference. A former co-worker and I were talking in our office on a freezing, […]
Continue readingIn My Father’s House / By Paul Thomas Moore Have you ever come to love something through the eyes of someone else who loves it? I find one of the most telling testaments of the fact of faith is in following the gaze of those who love the Lord. I think of my late father-in-law, […]
Continue reading
Young women take part in a previous year's GIVEN Forum n this screen grab from the Institute's website. (CNS)
My Vocation is Love / Lindsey Weishar From June 9-13, I attended the GIVEN Forum 2021 in Washington D.C. GIVEN exists to “[activate] the gifts of young adult women {ages 21-30] for the Catholic Church and the world.” In applying for this conference, each participant submitted an action plan that will be carried out within […]
Continue reading
"This pretty much describes the situation as I am experiencing it," write Paul Moore of this illustration by his artist sister-in-law Dawna Gallagher of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
In My Father’s House / Paul Thomas Moore “I do not like green eggs and ham! I do not like them, Sam-I-Am!” No, this isn’t a rant about cancel culture (which is itself a bit of a rant by times). I would simply like to borrow Dr. Seuss’ attitude — and rhyme scheme — for […]
Continue readingIn My Father’s House / By Paul Thomas Moore The other day we were clearing out some stuff, and I came upon a framed certificate. I received it about 20 years ago when, with God’s help, I completed the requirements for my Accredited Business Communicator designation (ABC). I had already fallen short of acquiring the […]
Continue readingMy Vocation is Love / By Lindsey Weishar At the end of September 2020, I participated in The Culture Project’s Restore Culture Virtual Workshops. I was particularly struck by Chenele Shaw’s talk, titled “Why Racism is a Pro-Life Issue.” Her call was to reframe our language when talking about issues in the context of our […]
Continue reading
