The Catholic Register

God's Word on Sunday: Life is about learning how to love

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) Jan. 30 (Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; Psalm 71; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13; Luke 4:21-30)

Many people agonize over what they should do with their lives, but Jeremiah had no such problem. His life was signed, sealed and delivered by God, who made it clear that refusal was not an option.

Sr. Helena Burns: Searching for meaning of love

burnsh@catholicregister.org (Sr. Helena Burns, FSP) — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:47:37 -0400

Catchy slogans are fun and helpful: shorthand for complex concepts — except when they’re not.

God's Word on Sunday: Exodus reveals a lesson in social justice

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 08:11:40 -0400

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 25 (Year A) Exodus 22:21-27; Psalm 18; 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10; Matthew 22:34-40

People have very short memories, especially when there is a past they would prefer to forget. Experiences of poverty, insecurity and injustice seem to fade after one��Ƶapp circumstances have improved dramatically. Unfortunately, many also forget the kindnesses and breaks they received along the way.

Leah Perrault: Real love creates space to grow and discover

lperrault@catholicregister.org (Leah Perrault) — Fri, 15 May 2020 10:47:48 -0400

Space is not a word I associated with love for most of my life. I grew up longing for the freedom of stretching further away from the intimacy of my family and small Saskatchewan town. I sat in the farmhouse window sill in my bedroom, staring up at the expansive, prairie sky of stars, full of wonder at all the space in the universe for all of us.

Barefoot and Preaching: The evolution of my love takes many turns

lperrault@catholicregister.org (Leah Perrault) — Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:56:05 -0500

Fluffy snow covered the sidewalk when I opened the garage door to leave for work.

Speaking Out: Valentine��Ƶapp Day is for all love

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:01:22 -0500

Another Valentine��Ƶapp Day has come and gone, and sometimes it feels like just another excuse for the greeting card industry to make a grab for your money. Though biblical in origin, the sweet secular sentiments of love have been overshadowed by pressure to be in a relationship, purchase grocery-store flowers and indulge the chocolate makers.

Urbi et Orbi: Incarnation of Christ tells us that salvation comes through love, acceptance, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 14:51:47 -0500

VATICAN – Delivering his formal Christmas message and blessing, Pope Francis prayed for a world where all people would recognize that they are brothers and sisters and would work for justice and for peace.

Lies obstruct relationships, love, Pope Francis says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:34:17 -0500

VATICAN – Lying or being inauthentic is seriously wrong because it hinders or harms human relationships, Pope Francis said.

Holiness comes from practicing the faith, not pious talk, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 11:36:29 -0400

VATICAN – Following the Francigena Way, an ancient pilgrims' path, a group of about 300 synod participants and young people from Rome parishes headed to St. Peter's Basilica to pray at the apostle's tomb.

Speaking out: Reflecting on my engagement

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:55:54 -0400

I was watching a comedy special by Chris D’Elia the other day where he joked about marriage and it really got me thinking.