For our Sounding Board column, U.S. Catholic asks authors to argue one side of a many-sided issue of importance to Catholics around the country. We also invite readers to submit their responses to these opinion essays—whether...
Confession can’t replace therapy—and that’s the point
The sacrament of confession forms us into the kind of people who are good at making reparations.
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December 2024
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CURRENT ISSUE
Mary everywhere
Marian apparitions spotlight Mary’s solidarity with the vulnerable.
BY ANNELISE JOLLEY
Joy to the world
Global Christmas traditions enrich celebrations—and parish communities—in the United States.
BY RHINA GUIDOS
Beyond dogma
To be truly universal, the Catholic faith must recognize the European roots of its dogmas and doctrines, says this Indian theologian.
AN INTERVIEW WITH JACOB PARAPPALLY, M.S.F.S.
Star light, star bright
Seek God in the wonders of the heavens.
BY RHONDA MISKA
Kermit’s carol
The iconic puppet has a surprising relevance—and message about conversion—for modern audiences.
BY JOHN CHRISTMAN
“In the Magnificat, when Mary sings of upheaval and the powerful being dethroned, her message is not just spiritual or metaphorical. It’s pretty incendiary.”
Kelley Nikondeha
