Commentary
Video: Why We Should Embrace Our Enemies
Murray Bodo, OFM
September 11, 2025
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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As US celebrates Labor Day, how AI should–and should not–be used at work
OSV News
September 1, 2025
The dignity of workers must be protected amid the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, the chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee said in an Aug. 29 statement for Labor Day, Sept. 1.
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Celebrating Hispanic Culture
Daniel Imwalle and Christopher Heffron
August 17, 2025
In honor of the countless artistic contributions of Hispanics from across the Spanish-speaking diaspora, we’re highlighting a few films and television shows that put their many talents on full display.
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A Bill That’s Anything but Beautiful
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 17, 2025
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
Susan Hines-Brigger
August 16, 2025
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
Susan Hines-Brigger
July 1, 2025
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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Follow Francis, Serve God
Perhaps that is the singular lesson Francis left behind: God is within us; therefore, we are not only capable, but called to be holy.