That’s the compelling question that Rev. Michael G. Ryan posed in AMERICA magazine last week, and the subject was the new translation of the Roman Missal.  A snip (subscription required, unforunately): What is at stake, it seems to me, is nothing less than the church’s credibility. It is true that the church could gain some…

Are you ready for Christmas? I’ve been hearing that question a lot lately – and the answer is always “No.” Last week, I attended the ordination of transitional deacons at the seminary out in Huntington. And I had a chance to chat with Bishop DiMarzio after. I asked him that question. He rolled his eyes…

A former colleague of mine at CBS, Maureen Maher, shares some of her backstory and how her life was transformed by Catholic Charities: CBS News’ Maureen Maher says it was impossible not to get wrapped up in the subject matter of her “48 Hours” special, airing tonight at 10, because the topic, adoption, is so…

God of power and mercy, you blessed the Americas at Tepeyac with the presence of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. May her prayers help all men and women to accept each other as brothers and sisters. Through your justice present in our hearts may your peace reign in the world. We ask this through our…

More from Beliefnet and our partners
More from Beliefnet and our partners