’Tis the season — or is it? Take time to enjoy Advent
Written by Catholic Times EditorAre you currently in the process of decking your halls? Are you donning your gay apparel? Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la, la la.
For many people, Thanksgiving weekend signals the beginning of the Christmas season. The tree goes up. Lights twinkle inside and out. Only a few weeks before Christmas, we think. Hardly enough time for all the shopping, the parties and good cheer associated with the season. How much Christmas can we cram in before Dec. 25?
We have much to be thankful for in this great country
Written by Catholic Times EditorGenerosity should be ‘both/and,’ not ‘either/or’
Written by Catholic Times EditorNow that the presidential election is over, we have turned our attention to solving some of the problems facing our nation - and these problems are serious indeed.
Stewardship part of becoming ‘best version’ of yourself
Written by Catholic Times EditorSaints, saints-to-be are close Catholic family members
Written by Catholic Times EditorThis weekend, Catholics celebrate All Saints Day on Saturday and All Souls Day on Sunday.
On All Saints Day, Nov. 1, we honor even the unknown saints - all those who remained faithful and now share in God's glory.
In some places, it’s still dangerous to be Christian
Written by Catholic Times EditorGentle priest, former editor, will be greatly missed
Written by Diane Schlindwein
cover_stjoseph.jpgLike so many people who knew Father Robert Franzen, my family and I are saddened at the loss of a priest who served so well and so long in this diocese. Father Franzen, who passed away on Oct. 11, was not only the former editor and the head of our editorial board at Catholic Times, but for about 15 years, he was also our family's pastor at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Chatham. We must find personal response to financial crisis
Written by Catholic Times EditorDuring October, give thanks to God for gift of life
Written by Catholic Times EditorAt harvest, we are grateful to our generous God
Written by Catholic Times EditorNew technologies bring new responsibilities
Written by Cathy Locher, Catholic Times Staff WriterIn an election year, and with a new president coming to Washington, it is essential for citizens to keep up with the issues, facts and developments in order to be able to make a fair and sound judgment when voting for candidates running for public office.
Our responsibilities as citizens and disciples of Jesus
Written by Catholic Times EditorHere is an editorial from Catholic Times similar to one that ran about this time four years ago - and about four years before that.
We can help our young people choose their heroes well
Written by Catholic Times EditorWith the coming of September, many of our children and grandchildren are not only spending more time on homework, but they're also spending free hours participating in organized sports. From the very youngest soccer participants to the big brawny college football players, time spent on the field of sport is a lot of work, but it should be at least somewhat enjoyable. In short, exercise and sports are supposed to make us feel good.
Our labor is contribution to God’s ongoing creation
Written by Catholic Times EditorFacing challenges at start of new school year
Written by Catholic Times EditorReady or not, the new school year is here. Most of the 43 Catholic grade schools, all six Catholic high schools and the majority of public and private schools in the Springfield diocese are already open for the new school year. The hopes and prayers of so many people go out to the students, teachers, school administrators and staff, and families of everyone involved in the educational system. Their success is our success. They are our future. They need our support and our prayers.