Commentary

God's flowers for St. Francis

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.

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Father Murray Bodo

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 that gets crushed between all the opposing forces. But, you’re trying to say that there ...
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Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words "AI Artificial Intelligence" in this Feb. 19, 2024, illustration. (OSV News illustration/Dado Ruvic, Reuters)

As US celebrates Labor Day, how AI should–and should not–be used at work

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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Hispanic Americans

Celebrating Hispanic Culture 

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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US Capitol Building

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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Woman thinking

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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We often send messages of thoughts and prayers to people following a life-changing event.

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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