Commentary

St. Teresa of Calcutta

St. Teresa of Calcutta: A Mystic for Our Times

A visionary, Mother Teresa comforted the sick as they wrestled with death. No person was beyond her capacity for love and compassion.

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Catholics and politics in Washington

Catholics and Politics

If we want candidates of integrity, shouldn’t we be persons of integrity, too?
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Journey to Ephesus

Home to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, this city is also steeped in Christian history.
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woman pondering her divorce

Seven Things Catholics Should Know about Divorce

Divorced Catholics long for understanding and acceptance. Here's how the Church can help.
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Candle of light dispels hate

A Legacy of Hate

We cannot rewrite history—though it is our duty to learn from it.
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Everyday Resurrections: A Meditation on Easter

Being Easter people means celebrating the good news of the risen Christ and opening our hearts and eyes to the signs of new life within and around us.
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Jesus said to forgive

Jesus’ Forgotten Commandment: Forgive Yourself

The key to loving your neighbor is learning how to love yourself.
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