Scapulars Today by William John Fitzgerald

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In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, the mask has become the scapular of our time.

Pope’s Words on Civil Unions Mean Much, but LGBT Catholics Deserve More by Xavier M. Montecel

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I applaud Francis for his courage and for the care he offers to those who live “on the existential peripheries.” But frankly, to keep LGBT people at the peripheries and to make life on the margins just a bit more livable through legal arrangements that do not transform the life of the church is not good enough.

Henri Nouwen at Yale by Michael Ford

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Henri spoke to the hidden places in people’s lives where they felt most vulnerable and least capable, and somehow dignified them. He helped them see that it was precisely there that God wanted to meet them, touch them, and heal them.

A Theology of Happiness by Fr. Bedros Shetilian

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People who have faith get their power from God; they are never alone. Faith is what makes someone strong, helps him preserve his integrity, helps him persevere and never be broken, no matter how harsh conditions may be.

The Three Wise Men from the West by William John Fitzgerald

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These three priests differed from each other in almost every way: nationality, family background, personality. But they all shared one priesthood and a high ideal: “Love the people you serve.”

Editorial: The Unspoken Sadness: On the McCarrick Report

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In disentangling these stories, what stands out is the evasiveness, the lack of accountability, that flows upward through the channels of power.

The Hidden Monk by Michael Ford

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I had, in fact, noticed the little hardback in my library for years but had never taken much notice of it. I couldn’t remember where I had bought it or how it had got there. But there are always surprises on retreats, and suddenly this lonely little second-hand tome burst into life for the first time. . . .

Pro-Life and Pro-Choice by Fr. Louis Arceneaux, C.M.

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The reality is that many who declare that they are pro-life still remain in favor of the death penalty and of war, and do not stand up for the rights and dignity of the poor, the homeless, the undocumented, and even the life of our planet.

Editorial: Solemn Promises: The Case of Amy Coney Barrett

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Parsing the various public concerns about Amy Coney Barrett's faith, jurisprudence, and deference to corporate power.

Fostering Compassion by Anne Kerrigan

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We were informed that the department did not do cross-racial adoptions, and so our request was not an option. We were heartbroken. We begged, begged again, and begged some more, but to no avail.