In recent presidential election cycles, “law and order” has dominated U.S. political imagination about criminal justice. When most Americans hear the phrase...
Salt and Light
“As human beings we are capable of participation in the very humanity of other people, and because of this every human being can become our neighbor,”...
When my wife and I recently traveled out of state for a wedding, we decided to take an extended weekend vacation. We like hiking and exploring out-of-the-way...
At a recent fitness class, I saw a T-shirt slogan that stuck with me: “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” While it may sound trite, often kindness...
A 2019 Pew Research Center survey indicated that nearly 31 percent of U.S. Catholics doubt the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. This survey prompted...
Catholics believe in care for the sick and the dying. Few moral teachings could be less controversial. The most easily offered prayers are for those we know...
When Vincent de Paul entered the priesthood, he was largely motivated by ambition. As a priest, he served the powerful de Gondi family as a tutor and spiritual...
The rise of generative AI confronts us with any number of ethical questions. The issue that gets the most attention is understandably the ability to generate...
Lent is a powerful and humbling time in which we are implored to “repent and believe in the gospel.” The liturgical progression through Lent should challenge...
In Argentina’s recent presidential election, an upstart challenger threatened the incumbent party. Polls showed Sergio Massa, the current economy minister...
