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Nine challenges for the next papacy

By Michael CorenPosted on September 8, 2013Posted in Columns, Editor's CornerTagged more Cardinals, third world Cardinals, conclave, genuine faith, reverence, cleansing, Pope Benedict, Catholic education, new pope, liturgy, challenges to the Church, challenges of the next Papacy, Roman Catholic theology, you are not alone, Mass, politicians, prayer

As I write this column, Pope Benedict is about to conclude his pontificate, the conclave is about to begin, and critics of the Church are, as always, about to make another charge at the castle that is the institution given to the world by Jesus Christ to guide humanity to heaven. I’m not sure who[…]

Catholic culture

By Carolynne EstisPosted on April 4, 2013Posted in BlogsTagged Mass, Catholic culture, George Weigel, Easter Vigil

About two weeks ago, my family parked in a small town in Iowa. We chose this town because the church is within walking distance of the RV park. The first time I entered St. M’s church, I noticed that the Tabernacle was off to the side, entirely hidden behind the ambo. There was no crucifix[…]

The Poor Souls

By Fr. Paul McDonaldPosted on November 13, 2012Posted in FeaturedTagged almsgiving, suffering, purification, sacrifice, Purgatory, all souls, reconciliation, Mass, Pope Paul VI, Silverado, prayer, Fr. Paul McDonald

“It ain’t right, and I’m sick and tired of what ain’t right,” says a character in the western Silverado. That’s how I feel about the treatment the poor souls in Purgatory have been given over the last few decades. “Well, his sufferings are over,” people say at the funeral home (I’m talking about Catholic believers).[…]