Culture & Politics
Choosing Relationship Over Ideology: A Franciscan Approach
In a world increasingly fractured by ideology and political violence, these recent Off the Page guests offer a path toward healing through the primacy of relationship.
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Video: Why We Should Embrace Our Enemies
Murray Bodo, OFM: “Being a peacemaker is a thankless task. You lay your life out there, and yet most of the time you’re the one that gets crushed between all the opposing forces. But, you’re trying to say that there ...
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A Bill That’s Anything but Beautiful
On July 4, President Donald J. Trump triumphantly signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law shortly after it was passed by Congress, following a long and contentious journey in the House and Senate.
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Actions Speak Louder than Words
Name-calling. Bullying. Prejudice. Hurtful comments. Gossip. Given that this is a family column, you might assume that I’m talking about the behavior of kids.
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Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough
It happens every time there is a major life event. Sometimes it’s a national tragedy, such as a school shooting. It could be an illness or a devastating diagnosis. But whatever it is, as soon as we’re aware of it, ...
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Shared Dignity Leads to Solidarity
When we appeal to each other’s dignity, we start building something beautiful: solidarity.
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We Must Rediscover the Soul of America
My prayer for America is that we may discover that lasting and true peace that can only be found when we give ourselves in selfless service to others.