Our Common Life

Kyle Kramer April 10, 2026

Reflect Made in the image of the Trinity, we’re created for communion with each other. But community is also fragile, and we’re living in a time

Is There an Official Catholic Bible?

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 10, 2026

Years ago in parochial school, I recall that we were told that the Douay-Rheims version was the only one that we were allowed to read. The teacher even said that reading any “Protestant” Bible, especially the King James Version, was sinful.

God Knows Me by Name

Sandy Howison April 9, 2026

God, my loving parent, made me, cares for me, and calls me by name. It’s up to me to answer the call.

Praising the Lord, Silently

Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, PhD April 9, 2026

Reflect “Lord, open my lips and my mouth will proclaim your praise.” I begin morning prayer with these words from Psalm 51. Recently I have

Tell Me about Indulgences

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 9, 2026

What is the basis of the Church’s authority to grant indulgences? Our Lord did not mention indulgences specifically to my knowledge.

‘They Came through the Storm’

Stephen Copeland April 8, 2026

When I’m down about the state of affairs in this country that I love, I return to one of my favorite shows, The West Wing.

Remaining

Maureen O'Brien April 8, 2026

Reflect There is such an abundance of poetic passages to carry in your heart, especially from the Gospel of John: Remain in me, as I

Monks, Friars, Brothers

Pat McCloskey, OFM April 8, 2026

What difference is there between a monk, a friar, and a brother? Also, members of religious communities place initials after their family name to indicate the community to which they belong. Where can I find a list of those initials?

The Wounds of Christ

Herman Sutter April 7, 2026

Reflect There is a quiet moment after the resurrection, when Jesus enters into the upper room and greets his disciples. After bidding them be at peace, he shows them