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Vol. 81, No. 1
Cover
Nonprofit prophets
by Kristen Hannum
Women of faith are leading the church in the modern world by working in nonprofit organizations.
Feature
Women full of grace
by Heather Grennan Gary
Mary the virgin mother is a tough act to follow, especially for Catholic women without kids. But these women are still a source of life in the world.
Expert Witness
Lovers, tricksters, and victims
An interview with T.J. Wray
Women in the Bible are not always as they seem, says biblical scholar T.J. Wray. A closer read shows how varied they really are.
Sounding Board
Let them read books
by Emily Sanna
Let teens learn about life’s complexities by reading young adult literature.
Essay
On the fence
by Sister Francine Dempsey, C.S.J.
A single act of civil disobedience reveals the power of nonviolence.
Essay
Expensive blessings
by Annemarie Scobey
While affording Catholic school means sacrifices for many families, the rewards are worth the price tag.
Practicing Catholic: Weathering drought
by Christine Lai
A good garden can grow the soul.
Departments
Editors’ Note
You May Be Right (Letters to the Editor)
Signs of the Times (News)
Catholic Tastes (Humor)
Reviews
Eye of the Beholder (Art meditation)
Columns
The Examined Life: Fostering family
By Meghan Clark
Margin Notes: The fire this time
By Kevin Clarke
Culture in Context: Live to eat
By Meghan Murphy-Gill
At Home with our Faith: Give it time
By Annemarie Scobey
Glad You Asked: Are relics a thing of the past?
By James Cahill
Testaments: Proceed with caution
By Alice Camille
