Category: Essays & Profiles
“People Need to Be Needed”: An Interview with Bishop Juan Miguel Betancourt
Our conversation with the auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Hartford about his experience as a member of the US Bishops' Synod Team.
The Thread of Patriarchy: Part II—Immutable Worldviews by Maree Sobolewski
The continuation of a multipart series reflecting on ministerial, leadership, and decision-making roles for women in the church.
Retreat center hosts Thanksgiving interfaith prayer service by Michael Centore
The service at Holy Family Passionist Monastery and Retreat Center in West Hartford, Connecticut, featured reflections from leaders of various faith traditions.
The Thread of Patriarchy: Part I—The Issue by Maree Sobolewski
The first in a multipart series taking up the "historical and hurtful" marginalization of women in the church.
A Community of Friendship by Mária Dominika Vanková
A collaboration between international students proves that a lasting community of friendship is possible, even in our wounded and torn world.
Relentless Compassion by Paul Nyklicek
Conscience insists that we reject the toxic fictions of “us and them” and “might makes right” that create disposable people and objectify and profane our world.
Mirrors of Christ by Patrick Carolan
In making our own personal decision on which candidate to vote for, we might reflect on what St. Clare challenged us to do.
Patience and Prudence in a Changing Church by Gene Ciarlo
Studying the "Sitz im Leben," the "setting in life," for the Synod on Synodality.
Abolition Now by Chris Byrd
The execution of Marcellus Williams in September was one of five state killings in the span of a week. It is time to end this barbaric practice.
Words Matter by Patrick Carolan
When we use hateful and demeaning words to describe people who are different from us, we are certainly not being Christlike.
What Is the Lesser of Two Evils? by Donna Sines
A new generation of immigrants is testing the American resolve. As Christians, are we the Good Samaritans, or are we something else?
The Human Face of Immigration by Patrick Carolan
While we describe ourselves as a nation of immigrants, our laws are more centered around whom we exclude, not how we welcome.
President Biden should commute the death sentences of all federal prisoners by Chris Byrd
Making these commutations will send the nation a powerful message of mercy.
To Preach or to Impassion? by Gene Ciarlo
Today it is vital that the homily be packed with practical and realistic truths, a substantial summons to walk the path less traveled.