Category: Essays & Profiles
Shannon K. Evans on Rewilding Motherhood
A new book helps mothers to see the challenges of motherhood as an opportunity for a vibrant feminine spirituality and a deeper knowledge of God and self. An excerpt and an interview with the author.
“Kindness and Friendship Are Everything”: A Profile of Eamonn O’Neal by Michael Ford
Lessons from a lifelong Catholic who "sees himself as someone who lives the faith rather than as a person who frets about rules and regulations."
Where Is the Valuable Pearl?: On “Of Human Bondage” by Gene Ciarlo
Revisiting the classic novel through the lens of Christian humanism.
In Defense of Pope Francis and “Traditionis Custodes” by Luke Lauretano
Pope Francis is trying to keep us in the flow, right in the center where we find truth and virtue.
Jesus Is Waiting by Colleen Shaddox
Jesus issued a clear antipoverty directive more than 2,000 years ago. It is time for us to enact it.
Hope for the Church(es): Listening to Young People in an Age of Linguistic Dynamism by Ray Temmerman
The need to develop, listen to, and learn from new languages to speak of ancient mysteries is critical to the church's mission.
Building a Resilient Parish by Kate Oczypok
Lessons from a parish celebrating its 60-year anniversary.
An Appeal to Abolition by Chris Byrd
The Biden administration must fulfill its promise to hasten the end of capital punishment.
Our Screens Will Not Save Us by Marcus Mescher
Spiritual and moral maturity requires becoming more tuned in to how our screens affect our thoughts, feelings, and actions—as well as those of others.
Thomas Merton’s Journey to Dharamsala by Michael Ford
A lifelong artistic, spiritual, and interfaith search culminated in Merton's meeting with the Dalai Lama.
Care for Our Common Home Means Keeping a Close Watch on Carbon Offsets by Ray Mwareya and Nyasha Bhobo
The booming business in carbon offsets merits close scrutiny for climate-minded Catholics.
Editorial: “From the Exterior to the Interior”: On the USCCB and the Controversy of Eucharistic Consistency
In this time of controversy, a text from the Preacher to the Papal Household can help recall us to the mystic and salvific origins of the Eucharist.
Can We Call God “Mother”? Julian of Norwich Says Yes by Shannon K. Evans
There is nothing intrinsically wrong with a male portrayal of God. But there is much that is wrong with making all other portrayals impermissible.
Crossing the Red-Blue Political Divide Starts at Home by Jeannine Pitas
Finding common ground in a time of political and social divide, starting with our personal relationships.