Culture & Politics
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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A Time to Rebuild
St. Francis told us to “begin again,” but first we need to rebuild the ruins in and around us.
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The Unfolding of Peace
Often, I am haunted and healed by the words of the Spanish mystic Unamuno: “May God deny you peace but give you glory.” Unamuno’s tragic sense of life suggests that what too often passes for peace in our world is ...
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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 …