Category: Essays & Profiles
Jesus: The Heart of Catholic Faith by Thomas Groome
The old catechisms were far stronger on the Christ of faith than the Jesus of history. We badly need both for a whole Christian faith.
AUSCP calls for assault weapons ban
In a recent statement, the priests' association advocated for a renewal of "our moral responsibility for shaping a culture of life."
The Irish Broadcaster with a Deep Catholic Faith by Michael Ford
Eamonn Andrews's spirituality wove itself in and out of ordinary life, in the Celtic sense of there being a thin line between heaven and earth.
Daniel Berrigan on Thomas Merton
A transcript of a talk given at the Thomas Merton Life Center in New York on January 28, 1973.
A Sustainable and Sustaining Peace: Roger B. Alfani on the Work of Religious Peacebuilding
Dr. Roger B. Alfani discusses his book "Religious Peacebuilding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo" in a video interview.
What Has Chess to Do with the Spiritual Journey? by O’Neill D’Cruz
Of Jesus and Buddha, rooks, pawns, and kings.
To Choose or Be Chosen by Gene Ciarlo
Chaim Potok's novel weighs the value of religion in our contemporary age.
Doors to the Sacred: Part V—Ordination by John Alonzo Dick
The fifth in a multipart series giving an historical, theological, and pastoral overview of the sacraments.
A Father’s Love and Longing by Michael E. DeSanctis
On learning to let go as children mature into adulthood.
Awake Milwaukee presents “Courageous Conversation” on the role of racism in the abuse crisis
Thursday's presentation was the first of a two-part event on the relationship between racism and the abuse crisis.
Spiritual Awakening on the Holy Mountain by Michael Ford
At St. Christopher’s Inn in Garrison, New York, the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement help men seeking rehabilitation from addiction.
Voice of the Faithful celebrates 20-year anniversary
A report from the 20th anniversary commemoration of Voice of the Faithful, held in Newton, Massachusetts, on October 29.
The Obedience of Adam and Eve by O’Neill D’Cruz
A cosmocentric interpretation of the Garden of Eden, informed by deep etymological study.
AUSCP signs letter to President Biden: Avoid Nuclear War
The letter was originated by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, and has been signed by 29 national Catholic organizations.