April 2018
Vol. 83, No. 4
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Feature
Family forward
By Jennon Bell Hoffmann
Catholic institutions should strive for the best possible family leave policies.
An early spring
by Elizabeth Lefebvre
Where is the church on LGBT issues today?
Essays
Biblical families
by Candida Moss
Scripture has a lot to say about fertility.
Illuminate the darkness
by Jessie Bazan
A pastoral response to depression requires more than just listening.
Sounding Board
Money talks
When is the right time to teach your children about giving money to the church?
Expert Witness
A bridge to the margins
an interview with Father James Martin, S.J.
This Jesuit priest says conversation is the best way to build bridges between LGBT people and the church.
Practicing Catholic
Dearly departed
by Patrick Gallagher
Don’t forget about this corporal work of mercy.
Columns
The Examined Life: The languages of faith
By Meghan J. Clark
The Holy Spirit reveals unity in diversity.
Margin Notes: Global softball
By Kevin Clarke
How to win friends and influence the world without sending in the army.
Culture in Context: A dangerous edge
By Jessica Mesman Griffith
Righteous anger from women brings hope, not despair.
Testaments: Let’s talk
By Alice Camille
To move toward interfaith alliances, don’t be afraid to have a conversation about who God is to you.
Departments
Glad You Asked: Why do we call the Resurrection ‘Easter’?
By Emily Sanna
At Home with our Faith: Chat room
By Annemarie Scobey
Teens need open discussions about sex and relationships, and it’s never too late to start.
