Commentary
Pop Culture and ‘the Other’
Given the state of the world, as consumers of media, there's value in mindless entertainment. But we also can use these avenues to understand those who differ from us, who face challenges we cannot imagine.
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Welcoming Afghan Refugees
Inspired by St. Francis, this author reaches beyond language and cultural differences to connect with Afghan refugees resettling in the United States.
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I’d Like to Say: Stop Weaponizing the Eucharist
We may find common ground on pro-life issues when we expand our view to include other pressing social problems.
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COVID-19 and Our Lenten Challenge
By now it’s a cliché (it’s even become a trendy tattoo), but to “let go and let God” might be the best advice of all for us to follow.
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Broken Vessels: Lent as a Doorway to Conversion
We all face tragedy and challenges in life. When you open yourself to conversion, your spirit is awakened through a nurturing of self and faith.
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American Exile on PBS
American Exile, a blistering documentary, tells the story of two brothers, Vietnam veterans Manuel and Valente Valenzuela: Mexican by birth, American to their very core.
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Gun Violence and Our Year of Living Dangerously
With gun violence on the rise, we as a nation find ourselves at a crossroads.