The Collapse of Time by Anne Kerrigan

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The way that time seemed to morph, collapse, fall in on itself makes it hard to recall specifics. All I know is that it was a horrific experience, a personal nightmare which has been shared by so many others around the world.

A Microcosm of Covid-19’s Impact on America’s Poorest by Jamie Manson

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This pandemic has laid bare the shocking inferiorities of so many systems in our country: the fragility of our social safety net, our gutted public health system, our stark economic inequalities that are often the result of systemic racism and xenophobia.

Rescue Mission by Amy Nicholson

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Selections from the writings of a courageous missionary inspire contemporary audiences.

Aging Gracefully by J. Milburn Thompson

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A collection of essays and poems reflecting on aging as part of a spiritual journey.

Heaven’s Door by Fran Salone-Pelletier

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A biographical portrait of a modern-day saint, an enduring marriage, and a lived experience of mercy.

Letter to the Invisible Faithful by Fr. Jean-Miguel Garrigues, OP

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May this unusual period become an opportunity for us to discover another aspect of the church, an aspect which is invisible but nevertheless very real: the communion of saints.

The Sacrament of Personal Responsibility by Ed Burns

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Maybe the issue of living out our Christian lives is not the matter of having power and control over the events of our lives and our institutions. Maybe the issue is rather the matter of having fidelity to our convictions, and a willingness to assume personal responsibility for living out these convictions.

Suffering unto God by Michael Ford

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During these anxious weeks, I have found myself becoming more attuned to beauty, the beauty of our created world and the beauty of our interpersonal relationships. Ironically, even though we have to keep further apart these days, everyone seems suddenly so much closer.

Editorial: Extending the Boundaries: Tomáš Halík and the Post-Covid Church

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Tomáš Halík imagines a future for the church on the other side of Covid-19—a future that is not built on unattainable ideals, but that rises out of the real needs of people confronting a dramatic irruption.

Staying Sane While Secluded by Rose Marie Dunphy

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While suffering marks our character, acts of kindness go a long way in making us whole. These are the moments our humanity can shine through and a new normal, one better than the one we left behind, can emerge.