March 2020
Vol. 85, No. 3
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Features
Be not afraid?
By Amanda Hendler-Voss
Some churches are choosing security over sanctuary in response to mass shootings.
Sisterhood of saints
by Jessie Bazan
Reflect this Lent on the lives and legacies of six holy women.
Essays
Families first
by Kate Ward
This election, make family economic justice a priority.
Tears and roses
by Evelyn Bence
Tears can help us through difficult times.
Sounding Board
Don’t stop believing
by Angela Howard-McParland
Catholic faith formation shouldn’t end at confirmation
Expert Witness
Bible stories
an interview with N. T. Wright
To better understand scripture, we must understand its historical context, says this scholar.
In Person
Truth teller
by Rosie McCarty
When one professor uncovered a Catholic university’s role in the African slave trade, the result was reconciliation and renewed faith.
Columns
The Examined Life: Recover Lent
By Father Bryan Massingale
Learn from our Muslim brothers and sisters this season.
Margin Notes: Fake news, real problems
By Kevin Clarke
Luxuriating in fake news is an eighth-commandment breaker.
Culture in Context: Smart TV
By Pamela Hill Nettleton
Amazon’s Bosch isn’t just another cop show.
At Home with our Faith: Modern love
By Susan Salaz
This Lent, make room for modern hospitality.
Testaments: Only a test
By Alice Camille
A lot rides on biblical tests of character.
