In the time of COVID-19, the cloistered life offers lessons for the world
IMAGE: CNS photo/Rhina Guidos By Rhina Guidos WASHINGTON (CNS) — People often telephone Sister Maria Elena Romero, a Capuchin Franciscan Poor Clare in Wilmington, Delaware, to ask for her to pray for a personal intention, to sound out a problem, sometimes just to cry. But lately, she’s received a phone …
Science-solidarity combo needed to stop pandemic, says Vatican official
IMAGE: CNS photo/Dylan Martinez, Reuters By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The effects of the coronavirus can be defeated only with a combination of science and solidarity, said the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life. "An emergency like COVID-19 is fought especially with the antibodies of solidarity," said …
As lockdown continues, pope prays for lonely elderly
IMAGE: CNS photo/Thilo Schmuelgen, Reuters By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Italy entered its second week of lockdown, Pope Francis urged Christians to remember the elderly who are suffering not only loneliness but also fear due to the spread of the coronavirus. "Today, I would like us …
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral during COVID-19
Due to the increasing concerns over the coronavirus, the Bishops of Ohio, Governor DeWine, and the Ohio Health Commissioner have decided that there will be no public Masses through Easter. Please join the Cathedral as they live-stream a daily Mass at 8:00am Monday through Saturday and at 11:00am on Sunday …
COVID-19 Updates for Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio
CINCINNATI – March 17, 2020 – Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio will continue to serve local families with critical services while taking precautions to minimize risk to all staff, volunteers and clients. We are reassessing key services to continue while suspending services that are non-critical at this time. Our team will …
Question of Faith: Friends with Dishonest Wealth?
In the parable of the dishonest steward, what does Jesus mean when he says, “make friends with dishonest wealth” (Luke 16:9)? The parable of the dishonest steward remains one of the most puzzling passages in the New Testament. Thankfully, the Church can help us understand it. Dei Verbum, a document …
Seize the Moment: “Frozen” Before the Father
My 7-year old daughter made me cry the other day. There’s something you should know about my daughter: she never sings, dances, or performs in front of me. She’ll go to her room, shut the door, tell Alexa to play the Frozen soundtrack, and sing her little heart out. She’ll …
Being Pro-Life: Pro-Life Internationally Part 2
Last month I shared information about obstacles respect life leaders face across the globe. You can watch the videos or listen to the podcasts to hear their stories click here Religious Freedom Most glaring to me was how much more religious freedom there is in the U.S. than in other …
Fear and Anxiety in the Time of Coronavirus
As I write this note on March 17, 2020, the world around us seems to be devolving into chaos. Schools are closing for the next three weeks and parents are tasked with conducting lessons at home. Parents, in turn, are scrambling to figure out how to continue to bring in …
Worship and Sacraments in the time of Public Health Concern
WORSHIP AND SACRAMENTS IN THE TIME OF PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN Archdiocese of Cincinnati Revised 3/17/20 Per the decision to suspend public celebrations of all Masses/liturgies, below please find specific guidance on how best to proceed with celebrating the sacraments and allowing our sacred spaces to remain open for private prayer …
