The Way of Beauty
Pearls of Great Price
Why are pearls considered the world’s most mysterious of gems? Because of their origin and the manner in which they... Read more
Temples of God
The feast of the Most Holy Trinity falls on this Sunday, one week after Pentecost. Ordinary time resumes with the... Read more
Pope Francis and a dream for Pentecost
This Sunday, the Church brings to completion the Paschal Season by bestowing the Holy Spirit on us in the Liturgy,... Read more
A Tribute to Mothers
Every major tradition, culture, and nation celebrates Mother’s Day. Each of us knows instinctively that this day belongs to those... Read more
'Little Boy Lost'
In September 1953, the movie “Little Boy Lost” starring Bing Crosby had its New York premiere to benefit the Overseas... Read more
The Beauty of Catholic Poetry
April has been set aside as National Poetry Month, and this Saturday marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth.... Read more
'Don’t Go. Stay with Us.'
Most of us have seen war movies in which families are exchanging good-byes with loved ones. The parting evokes few... Read more
Doubt and Faith
Last week, the New York Times published an article entitled, “God Is a Question, Not an Answer.” Its author William... Read more
Peter and the Lord’s Resurrection
Reading the Gospel narratives of the Resurrection can be confusing. They break off suddenly and contain contrasts and contradictions that... Read more
Bitter Tears
The sudden death of a spouse or a family member, or problems with children—these experiences can evoke bitter tears. Betrayal... Read more
The Making of a Disciple II
On May 13th, 1940, Winston Churchill, the newly-elected Prime Minister of Britain, delivered a memorable speech to the Ministers of... Read more
Walking with Peter: The Neophyte
He stood tall, burly, and hot-headed, an uneducated common man, a seasoned fisherman from Bethsaida, a town on the Sea... Read more
Love among the Saints
In mid-February, the BBC broke a story concerning the friendship between Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope John Paul II... Read more
Almsgiving and Creative Ways to Give Alms
Despite Gospel counsels about almsgiving, this ancient practice can arouse negative feelings. Every day whether by phone or mail, agencies... Read more
Fasting and the Taste for God
In the epic film, “Gandhi,” Mahatma’s fifty-day fast is undertaken to bring about reconciliation between Hindus and Muslims. His extreme... Read more
Putting on Christ: A Plan for Lent
The festive days of Christmas have given way to the forty days of Lenten asceticism. During this time, the liturgy... Read more
Letter Writing
The electronic age may have displaced cursive writing, but love letters, thank-you notes, and letters to Santa, for example, are... Read more
National School Choice Week
This week, the spotlight focuses on effective education for every child in this country. It’s a week dedicated to the... Read more
A Tribute to the Church's 'Single Ladies'
An essay entitled, “St. Teresa and the Single Ladies” recently appeared in the New York Times. Its author, Jessa Crispin,... Read more
Shine, Shine in Use
At the end of each year, WQXR, the classical radio station originating in New York, asks its listeners to vote... Read more
