Archives - Editorials and columns 2021

Below are all the editorials and columns that ran in 2021.

• January 8, 2021

  • Editorial: The liberating power of unselfish love
  • It's All Good: Embrace a childlike faith, modeled by Mary, in 2021

  January 15, 2021

  • Editorial: Words and our response to ongoing civil unrest
  • Joyful Witness: Sense of humor helps us cope in most trying times
  • Our Works of Charity: Make it a happier new year by prioritizing what’s important
  • Guest Column: Make order out of chaos, bring a sense of wholeness to your life
  • Twenty Something: The faith of Violet Jessop

• January 22, 2021

  • Editorial: What we know about St. Joseph
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: ACRE brings us closer to Christ

• January 29, 2021

  • Editorial: The path to unity, one step at a time
  • Corrections Corner: Inmates’ conversions offer hope in our fractured world
  • That All May Be One: Relation building among faiths creates Christian unity
  • Faith and Family: Pandemic has highlighted close collaboration of parents, educators
  • Reflection: Retiring quarterback shared Gospel values on large stage
  • Investing with Faith: Easy-to-implement gift options can offer tax savings

• February 5, 2021

  • Editorial: Be a light to help overcome the darkness of abortion
  • Pastoral Ministries: A reflection on Black history and Catholicism
  • It's All Good: No act of love is too small to go unnoticed by God

• February 12, 2021

  • Editorial: Day will serve as a reminder of gifts of grandparents, elderly
  • Joyful Witness: Loosening our grip helps us yield to God’s control
  • Our Works of Charity: Mental health professionals deal with range of life issues
  • Guest Column: Listen, pray for God’s wisdom to speak his words of faith
  • Twenty Something: When an obituary becomes a prayer
  • Reflection: Mardi Gras is a Catholic thing

• February 19, 2021

  • Editorial: Use Lent as a time of conversion, to draw closer to the Lord
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Pay attention to the other Scripture at Mass this Lent
  • That All May Be One: Ecumenism offers practical, pastoral ways to live out the Gospel
  • Sight Unseen: A perfect place to start

• February 26, 2021

  • Editorial: 40 Days for Life campaign can be a season of hope
  • Corrections Corner: Let’s do our part to support those incarcerated
  • Faith and Family: ‘Divine choreography’ makes marriage a beautiful dance
  • Be Our Guest: Thanks to all who helped with Mass remembering 2,400-plus unborn children
  • Investing with Faith: Planned giving, estate planning help parishes in times of need

• March 5, 2021

  • Editorial: Lenten practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving help us be open to stewardship
  • It's All Good: This Lent, give grace—and receive it—when necessary
  • Guest Column: Creation reminds us that ‘God is good’—all the time

• March 12, 2021

  • Editorial: Can you increase your almsgiving this Lent?
  • Joyful Witness: Perspective helps us see ourselves, others in a new light
  • Our Works of Charity: In Lent, minister on behalf of the most vulnerable with love
  • Twenty Something: Say what you mean, mean what you say

• March 19, 2021

  • Editorial: Quiet St. Joseph had a dramatic life
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Spiritual direction: A blessing throughout the ages
  • That All May Be One: Celebrations are part of other faith traditions this time of year
  • Sight Unseen: A sky filled with invisible stars

• March 26, 2021

  • Editorial: March Madness and the road to Holy Week and Easter
  • Corrections Corner: Bringing the rain of faith to those who are incarcerated
  • Faith and Family: This Easter, let’s give God and the world the best we can do
  • Investing with Faith: Qualified financial advisor can help you realize charitable goals

• April 2, 2021

  • Editorial: Jesus rose from the dead
  • Pastoral Ministry: We are called to follow Jesus’ example of love
  • It's All Good: As Easter people, our ‘forever’ home is with the Lord

• April 9, 2021

  • Editorial: Easter celebrates life
  • Joyful Witness: Take the time to marvel at new growth around, within you
  • Our Works of Charity: ‘Love’ is at the heart of the mission of Catholic Charities
  • Twenty Something: The hand-me-down: a love letter that endures

• April 16, 2021

  • Editorial: Every prayer—including yours—is needed to increase vocations
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Moving beyond labels, offering a sense of belonging
  • Guest Column: We ‘should and ought’ to remember God is always with us

• April 23, 2021

  • Editorial: Conversations about gun violence, mental health issues are necessary for peace
  • Corrections Corner: Former inmate hopes to be a beacon of light to others
  • That All May Be One: Take time to appreciate the faith and goodness in the stranger
  • Sight Unseen: Prayer that never ceases

• April 30, 2021

  • Editorial: Why Catholics are leaving
  • Faith and Family: Easter Vigils to remember
  • Investing with Faith: Beneficiary designations provide easy way to benefit charity of choice

• May 7, 2021

  • Editorial: Pray Our Lady’s rosary for an end to pandemic
  • Reflection: A suprising call, a mother’s gift
  • Reflection: Like it or not, I’ll be praying
  • Pastoral Ministry: When evangelizing, go out to where people are
  • It's All Good: Little acts of love are at the heart of motherhood

• May 14, 2021

  • Editorial: Mary and Joseph, models for Christian living
  • Be Our Guest: We must strengthen our interior lives to overcome challenges to our faith
  • Archived Editorial: Our name
  • Joyful Witness: Enrich your life, listen to what a young person can teach you
  • Our Works of Charity: A family’s 90-day journey to hope with the help of a Catholic Charities’ shelter
  • Guest Column: Be present in the moment, sit and listen to God’s invitation for you each day
  • Twenty Something: Hello World!: advice for grads from a curious Catholic

• May 21, 2021

  • Editorial
    • Fourth-grader offers heartfelt example of discipleship
    • Scouts called to be witnesses, to carry out missionary message
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: At home or at work, Mary is always near to us
  • That All May Be One: Tragedy offers ‘teachable moment’ about Sikh community
  • Sight Unseen: The wide space between two words

• May 28, 2021

  • Editorial: Bishops restore Sunday obligation, encourage all who can to participate fully
  • Corrections Corner: Ordinary people can help the incarcerated find hope
  • Love's Litmus: Love’s Litmus -- Measuring up to 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
  • Faith and Family: Grace is the only ‘secret sauce’ to a happy marriage
  • Investing with Faith: Planned giving seminars empower donors to make a lasting impact

• June 4, 2021

  • Editorial: Allow dialogue, humility in prayer to transform your relationship with God
  • It's All Good: Don’t allow life’s busyness to distract you from Jesus
  • Reflection: Castroneves’ fourth Indy 500 victory is a reminder of the joy of celebrating together
  • Reflection: Celebrating a life lived for God and family

• June 11, 2021

  • Editorial: Synodality
  • Joyful Witness: Taking time to express kindness is a welcome change
  • Our Works of Charity: Mother’s story reminds us domestic violence is never OK
  • Guest Column: Set something down, make room for the important things in life
  • Twenty Something: Finding God in the wilderness
  • Reflection: A special Father’s Day gift comes with a catch—from God
  • Reflection: Let God open your heart to the reality of the great gift of the Eucharist

• June 18, 2021

  • Editorial: Caring for God’s creation is good stewardship
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Let zeal for souls shine through in our care for others
  • That All May Be One: Respect for other religions a blessing on our faith journey

• June 25, 2021

  • Editorial: Court’s decision shines a light on importance of religious freedom
  • Corrections Corner: Study reveals some eye-opening statistics about crime
  • Love’s Litmus: Granddaughter’s decade of devotion a witness of love
  • Faith and Family: God’s providence is a sure guide in the vocation of marriage
  • Investing with Faith: CCF exists to provide long-term financial stability for the Church

• July 2, 2021

  • Editorial: Tell Congress and president Hyde Amendment saves lives
  • Pastoral Ministries: The Church is our home, let us return to Mass with joy
  • It's All Good: ‘It’s OK’ to let go and leave your burdens with God

• July 9, 2021

  • Editorial: Young people, school communities offer powerful example of faith
  • Joyful Witness: Water helps me recognize God’s love and peace
  • Our Works of Charity: Helping an aging parent make difficult decisions
  • Guest Column: Though countercultural, our faith calls us to serve others
  • Twenty Something: An ode to the place that shapes us

• July 16, 2021

  • Editorial: Archbishop Thompson renews call to civility
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: New religion standards a witness to faith, hope and love
  • Be Our Guest: Indiana judge blocks new abortion pill reversal law
  • Reflection: The lighthearted reality and the double blessing of being a parent and a grandparent

• July 23, 2021

  • Editorial: Summer Olympics offer a golden opportunity to build community
  • Corrections Corner: Prison ministry helps those incarcerated make spiritual connection
  • Love's Litmus: Grandmother’s kind act encourages granddaughter’s interest, faith

• July 30, 2021

  • Editorial: Now is the time for us to cherish and protect grandparents and the elderly
  • Faith and Family: God’s gift of joy can come in giving oneself in service to others
  • Reflection: The luminous mysteries of the rosary tell us just who Jesus was
  • Investing with Faith: Qualified charitable distributions from IRAs can be gifts to Church

• August 6, 2021

  • Editorial: Budget must continue to protect unborn and conscience of health care providers
  • It's All Good: In this hectic world, let’s strive to be more Christ-centered
  • Pastoral Ministry: The issues of race, religion and politics in our Church
  • Reflection: Summer moments and the refreshing reality of the sacraments in full bloom

• August 13, 2021

  • Editorial: Mary, the first Christian steward, invites us to come home to her Son
  • Joyful Witness: Reality checks remind us to be grateful for our blessings
  • Our Works of Charity: Steps to help your children back into a school routine
  • Guest Column: Emmaus story in Gospel offers a model for evangelization
  • Reflection: ‘By God’s grace,’ striving to live with freedom instead of fear

• August 20, 2021

  • Editorial: New flag is a symbol to protect the unborn
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Invite small group to discuss ‘United in the Eucharist’
  • That All May Be One: Festival of Faiths, Week of Prayer are opportunities for unity

• August 27, 2021

  • Corrections Corner: Former inmate says Trusted Mentors is a blessing
  • Love's Litmus: Couple’s actions and attitude show love is not resentful
  • Faith and Family: Mutual support among families is needed to form children well
  • Investing with Faith: Will in place offers piece of mind and control of decisions

• September 3, 2021

  • Editorial: 9/11, its heroes remind us we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers
  • It's All Good: ‘Shhh … Be still’: Take time to unplug, connect with God

• September 10, 2021

  • Editorial: A victory for pro-lifers
  • Joyful Witness: God never turns his back on us despite our behavior
  • Our Works of Charity: Refugee Resettlement Program is a blessing to newcomers
  • Guest Column: Let’s God mercy guide us in building relationships with others
  • Twenty Something: Life is just beginning: expansion at any age
  • Reflection: Father Mychal Judge’s last homily continues to inspire 20 years later

• September 17, 2021

  • Editorial: Catholic schools serve and protect our children
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Catechists’ ingenuity helps heal wounds of isolation
  • That All May Be One: Many faith traditions are committed to care for creation
  • Twenty Something: The hidden power of play: how to be young at heart
  • Reflection: The poignant story of the life and faith of an Afghan-American who is Catholic

• September 24, 2021

  • Editorial: 40 Days for Life, Life Chain events help to change minds and hearts
  • Corrections Corner: Incarceration is topic of Oct. 9 corrections conference
  • Love’s Litmus: Saints’ examples teach us to answer anger with love
  • Faith and Family: God’s grace empowers marriages to persevere through life’s storms
  • Be Our Guest: A Catholic scientist offers insight into morality of COVID-19 vaccines
  • Investing with Faith: Gift in will ‘tells’ a story, creates legacy at Greencastle parish

• October 1, 2021

  • Editorial: Despite differences, we are all called to fulfill God’s plan
  • Pastoral Ministry: Like St. Joseph, we are called to protect the most vulnerable
  • It's All Good: Follow Mary’s example, learn to surrender to God in all things
  • Guest Column: Develop rituals to make sure liturgy is always fruitful

• October 8, 2021

  • Editorial: The rosary is the perfect prayer
  • Our Works of Charity: Bring healing to those struggling with mental illness
  • Twenty Something: Bedtime stories of saints: comfort and companionship
  • Sight Unseen: At the road’s end

• October 15, 2021

  • Editorial: A bold, visionary leader celebrates 20 years
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Hospitality of Christ touches and transforms lives
  • Be Our Guest: Despite vaccination status, we must seek truth and be united in Christ

• October 22, 2021

  • Editorial: Pope reminds pharmacists—and us—we must value life
  • Corrections Corner: Program assists former inmates in re-entering society
  • That All May Be One: Catholic-Methodist dialogue builds bridges of faith
  • Joyful Witness: Signs in our lives signal battle between good and evil
  • Love's Litmus: Acts of kindness offer hope in sorrow
  • Be Our Guest: Responding pastorally to people who have different needs

• October 29, 2021

  • Editorial: Like Bartimaeus, be courageous, open your mind and heart to God
  • Faith and Family: Don’t just admire the saints, follow them
  • Reflection: The Roman basilicas
  • Investing with Faith: Gifts of stock can have a big impact as a planned giving vehicle

• November 5, 2021

  • Editorial: Let’s continue to pray for vocations in the local Church
  • Pastoral Ministries: NCYC provides much spiritual fruit for our parishes
  • It’s All Good: Reflect on the blessings God showers on you each day
  • Guest Column: Schedule time, listen for God’s direction each day in life

• November 12, 2021

  • Editorial: A call to encounter, listening, discernment
  • Joyful Witness: United in the Eucharist, we are called to community
  • Our Works of Charity: Childhood hunger is a problem on several levels
  • Twenty Something: Rejection letters and the spiritual life

• November 19, 2021

  • Editorial: A call to encounter, listening, discernment
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Sharing three key traits of an ideal Catholic leader
  • That All May Be One: A pope’s message for the unity of faith still resonates
  • Love's Litmus: What it means to ‘hope all things’
  • Be Our Guest: Love and a Catholic way of dying

• November 26, 2021

  • Editorial: Advent is a time of joyful anticipation
  • Corrections Corner: Trusted Mentors program continues to change lives for the better
  • Faith and Family: Waiting is a theme in Advent that parents know well
  • Investing with Faith: Consider ways to support the Church with end-of-year gifts

• December 3, 2021

  • Editorial: Our search for God does not take place in isolation
  • Pastoral Ministries: Church reminds us we are each called to evangelize
  • It's All Good: Look to God’s gifts, and your hearts will be full
  • Guest Column: Let’s join in the movement to build the kingdom of God

• December 10, 2021

  • Editorial: Lessons of ‘Year of St. Joseph’ include trusting in God’s plan
  • Joyful Witness: Life’s marathon keeps us sprinting toward God
  • Our Works of Charity: Parents show their child the depth of their love
  • Guest Column: St. Martin de Porres and his witness of faith
  • Twenty Something: Bread, wine and a Norway spruce: the sacramental life

• December 17, 2021

  • Editorial: God emptied himself to become human
  • Corrections Corner: Friendships formed through program ‘change lives forever’
  • That All May Be One: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a sign of universality
  • Worship and Evangelization Outreach: No offense, but ‘Family Catechesis’ can be a copout
  • Faith and Family: Let Christ transfigure family hardships into a new kind of Christmas joy
  • Reflection: God guides and helps those who feel distant from him
  • Investing with Faith: In spirit of Christmas, ask how to answer God’s call to generosity