On Ash Wednesday, we read St. Paul’s words to the Christians in Corinth: “We are ambassadors of Christ.” This exhortation reminds us that St. Paul lived a life...
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There’s a girl of about 9 or 10 named “Clara” with whom I often share a pew at the parish where I attend daily Mass. She’s a sweet kid, tall for her age...
At L’Arche Noah in Seattle, it is not difficult to attract young people to live in and assist in one of the three homes for adults with disabilities. Located...
Readings (Year C): Deuteronomy 26:4 – 10Psalm 91:1 – 2, 10 – 11, 12 – 13, 14 – 15Romans 10:8 – 13Luke 4:1 – 13...
A never-married man meets a divorced woman whose ex-husband is still alive. They fall in love and want to marry in the Catholic Church. A media outlet that...
We Carry Smoke and Paper By Melody S. Gee (University of Iowa Press, 2024) Among salt-cured fish, melon soup, pork dumplings, and other foods made by her...
In December, I attended a Mass marking the start of the Jubilee 2025 celebrations. I sat next to a young mom and her three daughters. During the homily, I...
Recently, I was shopping for books to add to my kids’ library. As I perused the selection, I wondered: Should I lean more into faith formation and spark an...
Readings (Year C): Sirach 27:4-7Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-161 Corinthians 15:54-58Luke 6:39-45 Reflection: What are the fruits of our actions in community? Late...
Gloria Browne-Marshall is an author, civil rights lawyer, and professor of constitutional law and African studies at John Jay College. Photo by Ernie Marshall...
