Some of my earliest memories take place at the dinner table. Ours was in a sunroom with floor-to-ceiling windows that gave the effect of eating outside. When I...
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As a Catholic of South Indian origin, I am amazed by the multiple religions thriving in the single country of India. I recall visiting the state of Kerala, and...
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...
Readings (Year A): Acts 10:34a, 37–43Psalm 118:1–2, 16–17, 22–23Colossians 3:1–4John 20:1–9 Reflection: Trust in God’s abundant mercy Happy Easter from...
The Unstoppable . . . Dave Chappelle (Netflix, 2025) Dave Chappelle’s latest stand-up special is paradoxical. He plays a massive stadium show as if it were a...
One of my favorite paintings of Palm Sunday is James Ensor’s “Christ’s Entry into Brussels in 1889.” It’s a chaotic painting: half mob, half Mardi Gras...
Alleluia, Christ is risen! Jesus suffered, died, and was buried; on the third day he rose again, in accordance with the scripture. So often, when we talk about...
When young, I anticipated the arrival of Lent with equal parts trepidation and excitement. Trepidation, because my parents forced the whole family to give up...
Readings (Year A): Isaiah 50:4–7Psalm 22:8–9, 17–18, 19–20, 23–24Philippians 2:6–11Matthew 26:14–27:66 Reflection: Palm Sunday calls us to humility and hope In...
