Category: Essays & Profiles
Pushing from the Margins by Sarita Melkon Maldjian
A report from the 48th anniversary gathering of the Women's Ordination Conference, “Synodality and the Fierce Urgency of Equality: The Call for Women’s Ordination Now.”
The Altar of the Earth by Michael Ford
Revisiting the work of Teilhard de Chardin in a time of increasing concern for the future of our planet.
Chris Byrd on the Social Advocacy and Gospel Witness of Serena and Anna Marie Branson
In a video interview, Chris Byrd discusses his book "Sisters: The Extraordinary Lives of Serena and Anna Marie Branson."
Responses to Louis Lavelle’s “The Act of Loving”: A Call and Response Part II: The Preservation of Univocity by Wally Swist
"What I believe Lavelle is guiding us to here is really the sacrifice of Christ. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross is really our own as well, and not just metaphorically speaking."
“Todo el Mundo”: A Report from St. Peter’s Square by Peggy Schenk
Voices from St. Peter's Square offer their thoughts on Pope Francis and the Synod.
The Rhythm of Creation by Michael Ford
A visit with the poet, contemplative, and animal-rights activist Lynne Chitty puts the author in touch with the spirit of Saint Francis.
The Pace of Rome, the Peace of Ireland by Julie A. Ferraro
A report from the Fifth World Congress of Benedictine Oblates, held last month in Rome.
Welcoming the Stranger by Nancy Enright
We must use the Scriptures to inform our thinking, our actions, and our policies about immigration.
From Conflict to Conversation by Fr. Louis Arceneaux, C.M.
We need to acknowledge the complexity of the many interrelated issues involved in discussing abortion.
“We Need to Talk about Human Rights”: An Interview with Nate Tinner-Williams
The editor of Black Catholic Messenger speaks to us about his involvement in Spirit Unbounded's "Human Rights in the Emerging Catholic Church" event coinciding with the Synod in October.
St. Francis’s Road: Words about the Word by Gene Ciarlo
The becoming of the Christian is to learn about that uncommon road, the one that is not taken by the rest of the world.
A Sense of Belonging: On the Importance of SCCs for Young Seekers by Kristiana Aurel and Alloys Nyakundi
Reflections from members of the international Online Young Adult Seekers Small Christian Community on how SCCs have shaped their spiritual development.
Time for the Pro-Life Movement to Address Immigration by Colleen Shaddox
It is shocking that every parish in the country is not in some way acting to protect the vulnerable children of God who seek entrance into this country.
Pastor Inspired by 9/11 Legend by Michael Ford
Remembering the Franciscan friar Fr. Mychal Judge, the first recorded victim of the 9/11 attacks and pioneer in the area of AIDS ministry.