One year during Lent, as I was writing my doctoral dissertation in stolen moments while mothering two toddlers, I gave up precisely 10 minutes each day to take...
Catholic Voices
First-person reflections on scriptural interpretation, theology, and Catholic social teaching.
Readings (Year C): Deuteronomy 26:4 – 10Psalm 91:1 – 2, 10 – 11, 12 – 13, 14 – 15Romans 10:8 – 13Luke 4:1 – 13...
In December, I attended a Mass marking the start of the Jubilee 2025 celebrations. I sat next to a young mom and her three daughters. During the homily, I...
Readings (Year C): Sirach 27:4-7Psalm 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-161 Corinthians 15:54-58Luke 6:39-45 Reflection: What are the fruits of our actions in community? Late...
Readings (Year C): 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-131 Corinthians 15:45-49Luke 6:27-38 Reflection: Beyond the expected When we...
Readings (Year C): Jeremiah 17:5-8Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 61 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20Luke 6:17, 20-26 Reflection: Like a tree planted near running water Hope...
Readings (Year C): Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8Psalm 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-81 Corinthians 15:1-11Luke 5:1-11 Reflection: What does it mean to be a leader? When Jason took...
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...
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...
