Category: Reflections
Restorative Justice by Julie A. Ferraro
If God does not abandon us when we make mistakes, we should not abandon others because of theirs.
A “Holy Family” Response to the Abuse Crisis by O’Neill D’Cruz
A two-part reflection on the clergy sexual abuse crisis highlighting the perspectives of Catholic parents.
God in the Dock by Nicole d’Entremont
Was Christ with the judge and the lawyers, or was he seated quietly beside us there in the soporific drone-drowsiness of the courtroom?
The Season of Paradox: On the Readings for Second Sunday, Cycle A by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Now is the season of paradox. Now, when darkness looms, there is light.
Ineffective Altruism by William Droel
As long as wealth inequality persists, the "philanthropy" of the financial elite won't solve our problems.
Papal Doctrine by Julie A. Ferraro
Assessing the complex legacy of Benedict XVI.
“If God Is Not Incarnate” by Edward R. Burns
"If God dwells not among us / then we are lonely strangers / eclipsed in time and space that has no meaning."
“Assistono diversi santi” (Several Saints Attend)
"We breathe calmly in the green land / The presence of the luminous mother . . ."
Christmas Joy Brightly Lights the Shadow of the Cross by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Regal in his divine humanity yet unassuming in appearance, this babe would grow into adulthood—and restlessly, relentlessly challenge the status quo.
To Wait for Inspiration Is to Walk by Faith by Fran Salone-Pelletier
Thinking ahead to Advent, the season of hopeful expectation.
An Appointment with Modernity by William Droel
At its best, the Catholic tradition fosters a reasonable approach with which to argue intelligently and temperately with the world.
Ashes to Ashes by Julie A. Ferraro
The Catholic Church should support environmentally friendly burial processes.
Participating in God’s Being by Wally Swist
Finding humility and divinity in caretaking a loved one who is experiencing memory loss.
Two Poems by Wally Swist
". . . mid-October’s biblical / coat of many colors filling its bulk, / the parameters of it stretching to / rest its immensity across the horizon."