Commentary
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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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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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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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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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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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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God Beyond Our Making: Atheism, Mysticism, and the Dark Night
When atheists claim God is a human projection, they’re not entirely wrong—but they miss a crucial truth. Father Ronald Rolheiser delves into how our shaping of divine revelation reflects our needs, yet moments of profound doubt, like the “dark night of the soul,” reveal a God beyond our distortions.