Catholic Register Columns

Peter Stockland: A Gospel moment on the Green Line

peterstockland@catholicregister.org (Peter Stockland) — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 09:39:59 -0400

I’ve begun to call it the Gospel on the Green Line.

Imitate God by being merciful to others, Pope said

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:38:59 -0400

VATICAN – The season of Lent is a time for Christians to reflect on and practice the mercy of God toward others and not waste away sitting in judgment of others, Pope Francis said.

God's Word on Sunday: Baptism is a commitment to continue God��Ƶapp work

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:44:31 -0500

Baptism of the Lord, Jan. 13 (Year C) Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; Psalm 104; Titus 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Luke 3:15-16, 21-22

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.

God's word on Sunday: Real wisdom begins with open mind

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:05:00 -0400

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 14 (Year B) Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30

The Gospel preserves lives from mediocrity, selfishness, Pope says

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:13:54 -0400

VATICAN – During times of freedom or persecution, the Gospel is needed to bring meaning, fullness and hope to life, Pope Francis said.

Speaking out: Catholic studies worth the effort

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:31:08 -0400

Whenever someone asks me what I study in school, my heart always sinks a bit.

Church on the street: Don’t be afraid to ‘put out into the deep’

robert.kinghorn@ekinghorn.com (Robert Kinghorn) — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:24:13 -0400

In a remote fishing village, the people became accustomed to the pounding of the heavy seas which imperiled every boat leaving their harbour, but they never could become accustomed to the deaths. The deaths of fishermen caught in the grip of an uncompromising ocean in the dead of night.

God's word on Sunday: The true voice of God will challenge us

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:00:00 -0400

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 16 (Year B) Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 116; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35

God's word on Sunday: Giving in to fear can only lead to disaster

fr_scott@catholicregister.org (Fr. Scott Lewis, S.J) — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 18:00:00 -0400

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sept. 9 (Year B) Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 146; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37