There was a time not too long ago when abortion was the primary issue when it came to choosing an elected official. In fact, it seemed as though that was the...
Our Faith
Essays and reporting on theology and scripture that put our faith in the context of everyday life.
To the well-known saint, the most important human right is the right to love. We live in a society that highly values perceived rights. People advocate for...
Fifty years after the opening of the Second Vatican Council, the church faces new challenges. In this final installment of a three-part series, Rev. Verity A...
In the pre-Christmas rush, take time for Advent. Jamie and Carol and their four children, ages 9 to 15, try to avoid looking at any Christmas decorations...
Some people come to Venice for the canals, some for the romance, and some for the history, seeing it as the quintessential Italian city. I came because, like...
On my first visit to Guatemala, I stayed with a priest who brought me to the neighboring village of Santiago Atitlán, where he told me the story of Father Stan...
Pat and Patty Crowley will always be Pat-and-Patty to me—individuals but inseparable—even though I only came to know them through Patty alone. Pat...
John Bosco grew up poor, but whenever he had an extra penny, he would go to the circuses and fairs that came to his town. He watched in rapt attention as...
Rough seas and 2,000-foot cliffs still keep the Kalaupapa peninsula fairly isolated today, although the remote place has acquired some name recognition, thanks...
When seen with eyes of faith, calendars help us keep time with Christ. More than any particular element of Catholic spirituality, the church’s calendar...
