Articles by Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC | The Catholic Miscellany

How easy it is to be absorbed in one’s self. We work so hard taking care of ourselves that we can be oblivious to the needs of others. We can fall into the trap of […]

Let me tell you about something that continues to concern me. It is about our often-weak response or failure to respond to the prayers of the Mass. This concern probably comes from my liturgy coordinator […]

One time I read an account of an interview with the priest who wrote the book “Heaven in Stone and Glass,” and was bothered by a couple of statements he made. When speaking about church […]

For some students, going away to college is often viewed as a chance to be liberated from their parents and the restrictions of family life. One such parental rule that is exercised in many Catholic […]

All close, meaningful relationships need special or quality times when the people involved can be together for an extended period without a lot of interruptions. People in significant relationships need to enjoy each other’s company […]

Each of the Holy Cross congregations, founded by Father Basil Moreau, is known for its expression of hospitality. People often comment on how welcoming the religious of this community are, and that they feel at […]

Those of us old enough to remember Rodney Dangerfield will recall one of his classic statements: “I don’t get no respect.” Like Rodney, I feel that the virtue of respect is a fading one, especially […]

Many years ago the Sisters of Mercy used the question “Do you have a call waiting?” as a theme for a marketing campaign to recruit members for their religious congregation. The fact of the matter […]

May is traditionally dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Besides honoring her in May, we also single out and thank our own mothers for Mother’s Day. It is a good time to reflect on […]

When I did campus ministry at two colleges of another religious denomination, I always admired the fact that the students, faculty and staff openly expressed their faith and were not embarrassed to talk about their […]