In October 2014, the presidents of the bishops’ conferences from around the world would meet up at the Vatican for the first round of the synod on marriage and...
Our Faith
Essays and reporting on theology and scripture that put our faith in the context of everyday life.
On a recent Monday morning, Clare Harper’s cousin sent her a picture of herself for “Selfie Monday” via Snapchat, a texting and image-sharing service that...
Ten years ago, when I was a 14-year-old high school student, my religion teacher arranged for me to interview Father Patrick Ahearn, a leading expert on St...
As we grow older, we no longer need to “fit in” but are free to be ourselves and explore new ideas. “Old age,” the Austrian novelist...
None of us want to think of the world going on without us. But if we plan wisely, we can help to leave it a better place for the next generation. For Charlie...
U.S. Catholic readers confess that sin isn’t what it used to be, but they still commit themselves to a virtuous lifestyle. Sounding Board is one person’s take...
A few years ago, Erie Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister, a prolific spiritual writer and one of the most prominent, outspoken contemporary American Catholic...
When I entered the confessional that day I assumed I would be absolved of whatever transgressions I chose to reveal. From what I’ve been told, Father Charles...
Retirement may seem like a long vacation, but making the most of those post-career years still takes plenty of hard work. There are dozens of reasons why David...
Years ago my sister found herself explaining death to her young son. She tried to present the startling truths in a reassuring fashion. “Well, honey, everyone...
