Off the muskeg, onto solid ground

Column, Linda Graber, Read

The Tollund Man was found in a bog. He lived during the 4th century. The responsibilities of free will have vexed man for centuries. Shortcutting across a muskeg bog during a Rocky Mountain backpacking trip is an epically bad decision. From a distance, the muskeg bog...

The order of worship and the tranquility of order

Column, James Cavanagh, Read

The waters saw you O God, the waters saw you and trembled; the very depths were shaken. (Psalm 76:16) Let all things be done decently and according to order. (1 Corinthian 14:40) When God appears, chaos, death and disorder flee. In the Bible, placid water symbolizes...

When did beauty become a problem?

Column, Mike Silva, Read

Beauty will save the world. It saved me. I was a cradle Catholic. I attended Catholic school and walked away from the church at age 15. However good or bad my reasons, there is no question that the church no longer inspired me. She no longer commanded awe, even...

Upstream

Column, Linda Graber, Read

If politics is downstream from culture, what’s upstream? Welcome to Bafflegab & Associates. Founded by the Bafflegab sisters, Propaganda and Censorship, the company’s success is found in a number of historic disruptions. This highly-esteemed consulting firm spans...

Just before we sing

Column, Diana Silva, Read

I am sitting on the stage in the first row of a large symphony chorus. The orchestra is in front of me, warming up. Everyone is playing individual passages and scales all at once. Beyond that, there’s a vast audience. There’s a low rumble as people speak...

Four things you can do to elevate the importance of the Eucharist

Column, James Cavanagh, Read

The meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, and four practical things your parish can do to nurture “an ever deeper understanding of the beauty and mystery of the Eucharist.” At their spring plenary assembly June 16-18 the U.S. bishops directed the...