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Vol. 81, No. 3
Cover
Sacred faces
by John Christman, S.S.S.
Using brushstrokes of faith, Father John Giuliani celebrates Native American cultures.
Feature
Each by name
by Joan Chittister
More than animal companions, pets are fellow creatures of God.
Expert Witness
The biggest mystery
An interview with Robin Ryan, C.P.
Suffering may be unavoidable, but the presence of God will always reach deeper, further, and wider.
Sounding Board
Keeping up with the gospel
by David Cloutier
Catholics should ask themselves, “Can I do with less?” and seek simple living, not luxury.
Essay
A well-worn faith
by Jeffrey Essmann
A weathered book of prayer reveals a spiritual life well lived.
Essay
Engaging Lent
by Annemarie Scobey
Five practices in 40 days will renew your spiritual health.
In Person: Fired up
by Jessie Bazan
Father Nick Kleespie believes faith and work go together—whether that means serving as a college chaplain, a beekeeper, or a firefighter.
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: Beef is off the table
By Beth Haile
Margin Notes: Delayed justice
By Kevin Clarke
Culture in Context: Voices of a generation
By Meghan Murphy-Gill
At Home with our Faith: The art of faith
By Annemarie Scobey
Glad You Asked: Is the Vatican built on St. Peter’s bones?
By Matt Tedeschi
Testaments: No closed doors
By Alice Camille