Columnists
Praying for the souls of the dead
Q: As Catholics, we believe in the resurrection of the body, so why do we only pray for the “souls” of those who have died? (Aiken, SC) A: This is a great question that highlights […]
Month: February 2018
Charleston Deanery
Christ Our King parishioners among millions to celebrate Eagles’ win at hometown parade
PHILADELPHIA—Dreams do come true. Faithful fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, who captured their first Super Bowl championship Feb. 4, also captured the hearts of up to 2 million people who packed the row-house-lined streets and […]
Nation & World
Pope Francis calls people back to the Lord in Lenten message
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR LENT 2018 Dear Brothers and Sisters, Once again, the Pasch of the Lord draws near! In our preparation for Easter, God in his providence offers us each year […]
Nation & World
Colosseum to be lit red for persecuted Christians
ROME, Italy—The Roman Colosseum will be illuminated by red lights later this month to draw attention to the persecution of Christians around the world, and especially in Syria and Iraq. On Saturday, Feb. 24, at […]
Nation & World
USCCB launches new mobile-responsive ForYourMarriage.org website
WASHINGTON—On the first day of National Marriage Week, which is Feb. 7-14, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the launch of a new mobile-responsive http://www.foryourmarriage.org website. “I hope this new platform will reach many more […]
Nation & World
Pope asks people to work together to end human trafficking
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis called for prayers to end the “shameful scourge” of human trafficking. Highlighting the Feb. 8 World Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, the pope noted this year’s theme was dedicated […]
Faith
Spiritual direction can open the way to a deeper faith
Many people who want to deepen their prayer lives and their faith have no idea how to do it. Working with a spiritual director might be the answer. The Diocese of Charleston has recently started […]
Nation & World
Pilgrim pope: Benedict says he is journeying toward God
VATICAN CITY—”I am on a pilgrimage toward Home,” retired Pope Benedict XVI wrote, capitalizing the Italian word “casa” or “home.” Almost exactly five years after announcing his intention to be the first pope in nearly […]
Columbia Deanery
Columbia parishes meet to discuss race and peace
COLUMBIA—One day after the national holiday honoring the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., about 40 people came together at St. John Neumann Church to discuss how his goals of racial healing and […]
Nation & World
Indigenous leader makes 10-day journey to plead for Earth
WASHINGTON—There is no doubt that many who attended the Feb. 3-6 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington made great efforts to attend, trudging through winter weather in the U.S. and the normal transportation woes that […]