Sacred even in death
As temples of the Spirit, Catholics — cremated or not — should be laid to rest in a sacred place
- Published in NW Stories
The Gospel challenge to enjoy our lives
Joy is an infallible indication of God’s presence, just as the cross is an infallible indication of Christian discipleship. What a paradox! And Jesus is to blame.
- Published in Commentary
Basic Catholic teaching brings often-divided ministries together
Parish life, justice and peace advocates met in Seattle Sept. 24 for briefings on the issues to protect the unborn, the poor, the marginalized and those at the end of life.
- Published in Local
Woody Allen's bleak vision
I was chagrined, but not entirely surprised, when I read Woody Allen's recent ruminations on ultimate things. To state it bluntly, Woody could not be any bleaker in regard to the issue of meaning in the universe.
- Published in Commentary
Other Voices - Small-scale social justice, big-time effects
Doctors suggested abortion, but the world wouldn’t be as bright without my brother
By Matt Kane
- Published in Catholic Voices
Cardinal calls to maintain, yet reinterpret, doctrine to help families
VATICAN CITY
By Carol Glatz
In its approach to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics, the Catholic Church needs to find a middle ground that does not destroy or abandon doctrine, but offers a "renewed" interpretation of church teaching in order to help those whose marriages have failed, Cardinal Walter Kasper said.
- Published in International