Unfortunately for my two children, we attended a different St. Elizabeth Catholic Church than Mark Naida (“If a Parish Isn’t Crying, It’s Dying,” Houses of Worship, Feb. 16). Our St Elizabeth’s ...

When I was a parish priest, it was not unusual for someone to tell me that they couldn’t come to church because if they did, they would cry. I would say, “But that’s OK!” What else is church for, if ...

DEAR ANNIE: I had to respond to “Frustrated with Noise,” who had a problem with children crying in church. Obviously, this person doesn’t have children. How are these kids supposed to learn how to ...

Dear Annie: I had to respond to “Frustrated with Noise,” who had a problem with children crying in church. Obviously, this person doesn’t have children. How are these kids supposed to learn how to ...

I just spent the last three hours trying not to cry my eyes out in pastoral care class. The topic this week was funerals. I rightfully anticipated a swell of emotions and prepared my heart accordingly ...