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March 9, 2021
An icon of ecumenism, Rothko Chapel marks 50 years of human fraternity
In his invocation during the Rothko Chapel’s 50th anniversary celebration on Feb. 28, Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza recognized the “fortuitous occasion” that the event happened during the first International Day of Human Fraternity.
March 9, 2021
Bring this easy meatless Southeast Asian stew to your table
Batar Da’an, or boiled corn in Tetum, the language of the southeast Asian country of, brings a delicious Timorese vegetable medley stew to your dining table.
February 23, 2021
Texas Catholics struggle with historic storm, power outages
The historic winter storms in February shattered electric plants across Texas, prompting energy providers to force blackouts across the state to preserve what fragile electricity they could generate. At least 49 deaths have been linked to the storms and subsequent power outages.
February 23, 2021
After giving up so much last year, what’s left to ‘give up’ for Lent?
Perspectives on embracing Lent even after 2020
February 23, 2021
Finding peace in praying the Liturgy of the Hours
Explore the meaning behind the "public prayer of the Church": The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office.
February 23, 2021
Try this Malgasy meatless dish on Friday
Vary amin’anana, or rice with greens, is a traditional dish from Madagascar. This comforting Malagasy dish, great for cool winter nights, is one of several meatless recipes highlighted by Catholic Relief Service’s Rice Bowl campaign.
February 23, 2021
UST’s MAX Studios create original Catholic videos, podcasts
Inspired by St. Maximilian’s passion and by St. John Paul II’s encyclical “Redemptoris Missio,” UST MAX Studios’ goal is to provide fresh monthly content and conversations, all through a Catholic lens.
February 23, 2021
BARROW: ‘Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault’
Doris Barrow: It should be the entire body of Christ speaking about racism speaking up against it and repenting if one finds they are contributing to its manifestation.
February 23, 2021
BLEVINS: The meaning of the festivity before the fast
We may have abandoned our prayer life. Lent is the time to discover this Jesus who came to us as a baby in the manger of Bethlehem and traveled His journey toward Golgatha. How can we do that?
February 23, 2021
MCMULLIN: Seeking truth together in dialogue
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