Category: Essays & Profiles
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.
A Long and Winding Road: Part II—An Ecumenical Listening Session by Nicole d’Entremont
The insights of a listening session from New Brackett Church in Maine show the Synod evolving in conversation with other denominations.
Synod Extended through 2024
The Vatican has announced that the General Assembly of the Synod will now be held across two distinct sessions, in 2023 and 2024.
Doctrines Do Not Disciples Make by Gene Ciarlo
Rethinking the catechism to focus less on rote memorization and more on the experience of the person of Christ.
Doors to the Sacred: Part IV—Penance and Reconciliation by John Alonzo Dick
The fourth in a multipart series giving an historical, theological, and pastoral overview of the sacraments.
Synod Moves to Continental Stage
An update on the latest developments of the 2023 Synod.