Category: Essays & Profiles
Seeking Inspiration by Gene Ciarlo
The function of the Mass is to transform us in the here and now, for the sake of the here and now.
Return to Fountain Fullness by Patrick Carolan
If God would not find these acts acceptable in heaven, what makes us think that they should be acceptable on Earth?
The Ideal Which Must Direct Us by Gregory Fox
For the French Oratorian Lucien Laberthonnière, apologetics began from internal experience rather than external facts.
God in the Brothel by Michael Ford
A profile of Edwina Gateley, a mystic and poet who spent much of her life ministering to women involved in prostitution.
Chicago Parish Announces the First Conference Dedicated to Peter Maurin, Co-Founder of the Catholic Worker Movement
The conference will take place from September 6 through 8 of this year.
Proximity and Nearness: A Report from Day 3 of the AUSCP Annual Assembly
A keynote from Dr. Kim Harris, Mass celebrated at the historic St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, and a banquet for the 2024 St. John XXIII Award winners rounded out Wednesday's program.
Transformative Processes: A Report from Day 2 of the AUSCP Annual Assembly
A keynote from Fr. Tom Reese and the presentation of a documentary on Teilhard de Chardin were highlights of the second day of the assembly.
“Taken, Blessed, Broken, and Shared”: A Report from Day 1 of the AUSCP Annual Assembly
The opening day of the assembly featured a retreat given by Bishop John Stowe and a keynote from Fr. Michael Driscoll.
Communing with the Community by Gene Ciarlo
Communion time tells a story. It is theology, deep theology, about "Take and eat. This is my body given for you."
Shepherd, Confidant, and Friend by Patricia M. Lazazzaro
Remembering Fr. John J. McGratty, Long Island priest who loved serving his parishioners.
Back from the Brink hosts panel discussion on nuclear abolition by Michael Centore
Archbishop John Wester joined a panel discussion on Annie Jacobsen's latest book, "Nuclear War: A Scenario."
The Man Who Turned Marginalization into a Mission by Mária Dominika Vanková
The inspiring story of Fr. Anton Srholec, the most beloved Catholic priest of Slovakia.
Who We Are by Paul Nyklicek
As we find our way beyond our fear, we will be able to reconnect with who we really are.
A Particular Grace by Michael Ford
Dr. Brendan Cook's vocation "to heal and be healed" has arisen directly out of the wounds of his own childhood trauma.