QUESTION CORNER Q: As an extraordinary minister of holy Communion, I have something bothering me. As we give out Communion, we say “body of Christ” for the host and “blood of Christ” for the chalice. But aren’t we actually offering the “complete Christ” — body, blood, soul and divinity — under each species? (Ogallala, Nebraska) […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Love God, neighbor, self
31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12:28b-34 The Book of Deuteronomy is the source of the first reading. One among the first five books of the Bible, Deuteronomy contains for Jews the basic rule of life, as it is the basic revelation of God about life. Moses is central in these […]
Sister Shu Chen Wu, Maryknoll Sisters: Stepping beyond fear
VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald One day I was reading the Hawaii Catholic Herald looking for a ministry to get involved in. I was new to Hawaii and did not know anyone yet. There was one article looking for volunteers, but the list of requirements was quite […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: God’s priceless masterpiece
27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Genesis 2:18-24; Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16 The Book of Genesis is the source of the first reading for this weekend. Among the first five books of the Bible, Genesis reveals great facts. God is the creator of all. He gives life. God also created humanity in the genders of male […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Why is Michael a saint?
QUESTION CORNER Q: I am not a Christian, but I enjoy reading your column and learn a lot from it. I am hoping that you can explain why St. Michael the Archangel is regarded as a saint. I have always been under the impression that a saint is a deceased believer who is recognized by […]
Richard Doerflinger: Three cheers for Lucas
A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY In a week dominated by the Winter Olympics and news of partisan combat (of course) in Washington, D.C., I am transfixed by the contagious smile of one little boy named Lucas Warren. Lucas has been chosen as the “Gerber spokesbaby” for 2018, so his joyful face will be used to promote […]
Mary Adamski: Remember … you are dust
VIEW FROM THE PEW You know how there are some times in life when you are stimulated, happy, upbeat at the prospect of something new or unknown? Anticipated travel, a challenge ahead at work or school, launching some untried project, an eating or entertainment opportunity, a new friendship sparking. Time to step out of your […]
Father Kenneth Doyle: Can a blessed auto be auctioned?
QUESTION CORNER Q: A recent picture in a magazine showed Pope Francis signing a car that had been given to him. The cutline for the photo said that the pope had signed and blessed the car before putting it up for auction by Sotheby’s in London, with the proceeds going to charitable work. But I […]
Father John Catoir: Sadness
When I was little, I was sad because my parents wouldn’t buy me a pony. (We lived in an apartment.) When I was a teen, I was sad because I had pimples. As an adult, I became sad when I started losing my hair. You might say, sadness is part of the human condition. However, […]
Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Jesus is Lord
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Romans 8:31b-34; Mark 9:2-10 The Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first reading. Often, Genesis is associated with its creation narratives. Actually, much more is included in Genesis. A major figure is Abraham. Historians and biblical scholars agree that Abraham actually lived long […]