Vol. 76, No. 9
Cover
Day of recollection
By Heidi Schlumpf
The terrorist attacks of that clear September day 10 years ago changed the world in many ways, writes Heidi Schlumpf. What hasn’t changed, however, is U.S. Catholic readers’ resolve to seek a change for the better.
Interview
Peace by piece
An interview with Maryann Cusimano Love
Though the War on Terror rages on, we must turn our efforts to building a just peace.
Feature
Retro-actives
By Heather Grennan Gary
Millennial Catholics may be young in body, but their souls often seek the spirituality of another era.
Sidebar:
Old habits die hard
Feature
Admission deferred
By J.D. Long-Garcia
There are a lot of differences between the mid-century vocation boom and today’s apparent bust. For starters, back in the 1950s, no one had $25,000 in student debt.
Sidebar:
Hispanics in the pews, but not on the altar
Essays
(Essays, short stories, and poems are not available online.)
Last rites for St. Wendelin
By Father Damian J. Ference
Even though a church’s lights may stop burning, the faith it inspired in its parishioners still shines on.
Practicing Catholic: Island queen
Our Lady of Charity did more than deliver three young men from a watery death. She also accompanied a nation as it settled on distant shores.
Departments
Editors’ Note
You May Be Right (Letters to the Editor)
Signs of the Times (News)
Catholic Tastes (Humor)
Culture in Context: Music, film, and book reviews
At Home with Our Faith (Family spirituality)
Eye of the Beholder (Art meditation)
Glad You Asked: Was Jesus a know-it-all?
Columns
The Examined Life: Veggie tales
By Bryan Cones
Margin Notes: The wages of war
By Kevin Clarke
Culture in Context: All-natural remedy
By Patrick McCormick
Testaments: A word from the wise
By Alice Camille
