The predominant theme of our contemporary culture is increasingly expressed by a single word: division. From homilies, news, and podcasts to conversations with...
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I remember the first time someone referred to me as “opinionated.” While not categorically negative, the trait is hardly complimentary, and being called such...
One morning in June 2024, Anne Marie Brillante and teachers and students from the children’s summer catechism class walked into their parish church, St...
For our Sounding Board column, U.S. Catholic asks authors to argue one side of a many-sided issue of importance to Catholics...
Readings (Year C): Malachi 3:1-4Psalm 24:7, 8, 9, 10Hebrews 2:14-18Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Reflection: Bring the light of Jesus After the Christmas season...
While scholars continue to do extensive research and reflection on the Book of Revelation, there are some who approach it with a different intent: to try to...
When I sat down to watch Jon Chu’s film adaptation of Stephen Schwartz’s smash-hit musical Wicked, I expected to be captivated—and I was. Having seen the...
“The Spirit of the Lord . . . has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to...
“You are who you are,” says Maybe Burke, a trans artist and educator. “No one can tell you who you are but you. Whoever you know yourself to be, you are right...
Readings (Year C): Nehemiah 8:2 – 4a, 5 – 6, 8 – 10Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 151 Corinthians 12:12 – 30Luke 1:1 – 4; 4:14 – 21...
