A forum of Catholic Thought

'E pluribus unum'

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
February 7, 2025

Our society finds itself deeply divided on the question of immigration. Almost daily, the media stories and commentaries reveal an environment where it has become difficult to engage in honest debate ...

Healing

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
January 31, 2025

Next week, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Blase. You may recall, as I do, the blessing of throats and the feel of the cold candles on your neck. It has always been a popular blessing -- perhaps because ...

Life is beautiful

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
January 24, 2025

This week, tens of thousands of people, young and old, will gather in Washington, D.C., to give witness to the sacred dignity and the beauty of human life. I have had many opportunities to take part in ...

Agnes

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
January 17, 2025

The popular Ridley Scott film, "Gladiator," attracted a great deal of attention back in the year 2000 when it was released. The ads for the film had a dramatic voiceover about "a gladiator who defied ...

Catholic Schools Week

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
January 10, 2025

As we get further from the pandemic crisis that gripped the world in 2020, I hope that we are willing to examine our choices and learn from them. I am sorry to say that I think that the lockdown efforts ...

Resolute

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
January 3, 2025

With the arrival of the new year, it is the custom to decide upon one or more New Year's resolutions. We might like to improve our physical health or find more time for relaxation. Maybe we want to ...

Be the carol

Archbishop Richard G. Henning
December 20, 2024

More than 20 years ago, I found myself in the pediatric outpatient clinic of a hospital two days before Christmas. The youngest member of my family was there for chemotherapy. At two years of age, he ...

Rejoice always!

Archbishop Richard Henning
December 13, 2024

This Sunday is Gaudete Sunday, a day when the Scriptures command us to rejoice: "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks . . ." (1 Thes 5:16-18). This Sunday marks a shift ...