The dog days of summer often lead to a predictable phenomenon at Sunday Mass. Invariably, there are women who show up in miniskirts and tank tops, while some men slouch in wearing faded tee-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops....
Read MoreHe is a humble man who lives very simply in a small apartment. His one love is books, and he collects them at a furious pace. If you admire a book on his shelves, he will pick it up and give it to you, for keeps. Over the years,...
Read MoreI was thrilled to hear about the British bishops bringing back the fish-on-Friday rule for Catholics, and I wish the American bishops would follow suit. Forgoing burgers and chicken– and don’t forget pepperoni...
Read MoreA few weeks ago, my husband and I visited a Catholic church that had the most gorgeous pipe organ. We were all set to enjoy some fine sacred music during Mass, but for some reason, most of the hymns were accompanied by the...
Read MoreMother’s Day can be painful for women without children. We yearn to read the flowery cards and exclaim over mysterious, clumsily wrapped packages. Of course, I’m delighted each year when my nieces send me cards, but still I look...
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