The Working Catholic: Advent by William Droel

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The Incarnation means that God is intimately in our midst, even in places where we don't often think to look.

Two Poems by Salvador Espriu / Translated from the Catalan by Andrew Kaufman and Antonio Cortijo Ocana

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Selections from a visionary Catalan poet whose work has rarely appeared in English.

Labels by Anne Kerrigan

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Fighting prejudice and polarization in our society means leading by an example of love.

Unconditional Affection by Mary Margaret Schroeder

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Spiritual lessons from life as a nanny.

Synodality’s Emotional Quotient Defies a Soundproof Heart by Fran Salone-Pelletier

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Evolving views of synodality, from Vatican II through the present-day church.

Radical Compassion by Amy Nicholson

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Revisiting the story of two humanitarian aid workers in the wake of the devastating tragedy of Afghanistan.

Like a Strong Wind: Memories of Henri Nouwen by Michael Harank

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A reminiscence of a friendship with the spiritual writer, teacher, priest, and wounded healer.

Difficult Conversations by John Marshall Lee

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Acknowledging, assessing, and atoning for the sins of our nation's racist history.

A Poem by Gerard Garrigan, OSB

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"She laid the foundation, laid it down / Sprightly, lively ragtime, old-time sound . . ."

When Will Us and Them Become We?: A Reflection on Luke 12:49-56 by Fran Salone-Pelletier

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The fire of divinity must be kindled. We cannot survive as a people if we settle for the embers and ashes of passivity and superficiality.