Commentary

Dust to Dust: An Ash Wednesday Reflection

More than simply a call to give up creature comforts, Lent invites us to confront our vulnerability and embrace our brokenness. It all begins with Ash Wednesday.

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A Catholic Response to Racism

No more documents. No more commissions. Deacon Art Miller says what the Church needs to do to confront racism is to act.
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Lent Reflection: Five Reasons to Go to Confession

When we go to confession, we feel a bit ashamed.
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The Election’s Over—Now What?

On November 3, we all have an obligation to vote to determine the direction in which our great nation is moving. We've heard the speeches and read the attacks on each candidate.
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Voter Suppression Is Civic Aggression

When I'm disillusioned by the rhetoric surrounding this year's election, I focus on a quote from Father Theodore Hesburgh: "Voting is a civic sacrament."
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Catholics and Gun Control

Tension surrounds the issue of gun control. Taking a look at what the Bible says and understanding Jesus' message of nonviolence can provide guidance.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe

This month, millions in Mexico and the United States celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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