August 2017
Vol. 82, No. 8
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Features
Life’s work
Six reflections on the shared work of building the church.
Finding refuge
by Jennifer Szweda Jordan
How one man started a mission to resettle Syrian refugees.
Essays
Sanctuary
by Brian Doyle
A church is a place to rest and restore.
A hard knot to untie
by Father Bill Barman
How can a pastor make everyone in a multicultural parish happy?
Sounding Board
From roommates to riches
by Jessie Bazan
There’s a problem when luxury is the standard—especially at Catholic colleges.
Expert Witness
Just friends
an interview with Jafar Mahallati
Friendship should be the foundation for good international relations, says this former U.N. ambassador.
Wise Guide
A good critic
by Pamela Hill Nettleton
Writing about movies, Roger Ebert had a lot to say about life.
Columns
The Examined Life: Social network
By Beth Haile
The common good is best discerned among diversity.
Margin Notes: Job insecurity
By Kevin Clarke
Insecurity persists even as U.S. unemployment rates hit new lows.
Culture in Context: Common faith
By Danny Duncan Collum
Documentary film ‘Sacred’ explores ritual and prayer as primary human experiences.
Testaments: What’s new?
By Alice Camille
The Eucharist may not immediately transform the faithful, but stick around for a lifetime and see what happens.
Departments
Glad You Asked: Was Jesus a refugee?
At Home with our Faith: Life unexpected
By Annemarie Scobey
When plans go awry, consider the possibilities.
