Rhode Island Catholic

‘Take Comfort, My People’

“Take comfort, my people” (Isaiah 40:1) is a common enough phrase during the Advent season, but there is no reason why this divine directive should be limited to that time of year. In … more

9/8/22

A Precarious Balance

Somewhere in our childhood, surely, we encountered the image of a trick rider, who managed to stand on the backs of two racing ponies — a foot on each animal (and if you missed this phenomenon, … more

6/2/22

Heaven is a Personal Encounter

Quite recently, I happened across a catechetical video from quite a large Catholic apostolate which included a segment asking people about what they imagined heaven to be like. Each person was … more

2/24/22

We become part of the tapestry

For some time upon receiving Holy Communion, I have tried to focus on three things for which I am deeply grateful: the divine plan, the Blood of Christ and Our Lady’s fiat. Each requires a … more

10/21/21

War of Another Kind: The DNA of Family Life

Despite the existential body blows thrown at the family in recent decades, there is a template that might help to push back against the present confusion. In Biology 101, we learned that at the … more

3/25/21

Waiting for the Dust to Settle

Despite having been immersed for months in the highly-charged drama of another national election, when tempers cool we must revisit the eternal truths and reassess how competing ideologies have … more

Genevieve Kineke | 11/27/20

The Power of Small Courtesies

In 1982, sociologists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling introduced the “broken window theory” in “The Atlantic Monthly” magazine, suggesting that when small acts of … more

2/20/20

Moving in the Right Direction

There is always considerable movement around us, and as we transition from the relative quiet of summer to a new school year, that movement intensifies—even to the point of agitation and … more

8/22/19

Web of Faith

Take time this summer to ponder the simplest elements of nature and the humblest works of God As a child, I loved slipping into the yard early on summer mornings, when dewy webs cascaded … more

7/25/19

Living With Integrity

Recently, two young men identifying as women stood atop Connecticut’s high school podiums after their track victories, putting their competitors in an awkward situation. To grumble against the … more

Genevieve Kineke | 3/7/19

The Prism of Holiness

We have before us the opportunity to dedicate a new year to the Lord; and amidst all the worthy secular resolutions, I would also recommend embracing anew the highest of religious duties—the call … more

Genevieve Kineke | 1/17/19

Dropping Anchor in a Liquid Society

In the Q&A period following a recent talk given at Notre Dame, renowned philosopher Alisdair MacIntyre mentioned a troubling arc in his conversations with students over the span of a long teaching … more

Genevieve Kineke | 11/15/18

We’re in This Together

The “universal priesthood,” although misunderstood by non-Catholic Christians, has always undergirded the Church’s understanding of the right worship of God. Indeed, it was our first Pope who … more

Genevieve Kineke | 10/18/18

Whose Law Will Prevail?

The most perplexing aspect of the arguments surrounding abortion are the fundamental inconsistencies. After years of pushing for access to contraceptives and abortions, the proponents of the sexual … more

Genevieve Kineke | 7/26/18

‘Let’s Not Airbrush the Season’

There is beauty and wonder in the season leading up to the Nativity, and a hushed reverence thereafter. We are called to embrace the God of True Light, who entered our world of sin and darkness. Many … more

Genevieve Kineke | 12/14/17

“Does Toxic Masculinity Have a Counterpart?”

In a large segment of the popular culture, there has been a disturbing analysis of recent events which tries to explain why there have been acts of reprehensible behavior, of violence, and betrayal. … more

Genevieve Kineke | 10/19/17

The Power of Nonconforming Women

The recent confirmation hearing of Amy Coney Barrett, a Law professor at Notre Dame who has been nominated to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, has revealed that many take exception to her remarkable … more

Genevieve Kineke | 9/14/17

The Church’s Call to Magnanimity

Many of us had music lessons in childhood. Hours dedicated to scales, rote exercises and simple songs which laid the foundation, introducing us to the challenging world of the arts. We progressed … more

Genevieve Kineke | 5/11/17

Requiem for a Young Man

Quite recently, a family lost a beloved son, a robust college student who suffered a tragic accident. There are no words to describe the anguish, and every time the story is shared, more hearts … more

Genevieve Kineke | 3/30/17

A Counter-Cultural Christmas

Any sustained exposure to our secular media will show that the celebration of Christmas has little to do with Christ and everything to do with madcap escapades, debauched revelry, and wretched over … more

Genevieve Kineke | 12/8/16