Those who enter lay ecclesial formation programs do so for a variety of reasons, but not usually because they expect to find a job with a whopping paycheck at...
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With a common commitment, Catholics could make the death penalty a thing of the past. The first time I felt certain of my opposition to the death penalty was...
What types of lay ministry formation programs are available? The answer varies—from shorter-term diocesan programs that might involve a class taken at night or...
Party of One By Beth M. Knobbe (St. Anthony Messenger, 2011) If you are single, this book needs no justification. Though the majority of us inhabit that...
The Ides of March Directed by George Clooney (Columbia Pictures, 2011) As the title suggests, George Clooney’s cynical drama about a presidential campaign is a...
Editors’ note: Sounding Board is one person’s take on a many-sided subject and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of U.S. Catholic, its editors, or the...
undun The Roots (Def Jam, 2011) The Roots are famous now as the house band on The Jimmy Fallon Show, but they’ve been legend among America’s better-informed...
Books have a special way of opening our imaginations to moments of grace in life. Catholics are a sacramental people. We see signs of the presence of God...
The issue of women priests may be a settled matter, but that doesn’t mean a woman can’t serve the church as a deacon. Celebrating the opening of the archives...
It’s a new year, and time to get cracking on those resolutions. In addition to those vows to exercise regularly, eat better, save money, get organized, and...
