Commentary
Following St. Francis of Assisi into the New Year
St. Francis is someone whom people often turn to for inspiring words—even though he actually didn’t say some frequently attributed to him.
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Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets
In 2004, the Duggars barreled into our consciousness on the most ironically named network in cable television—The Learning Channel (TLC).
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What If a Pope Becomes Comatose?
When I heard that Pope Francis was undergoing surgery requiring general anesthesia, I wondered who would be in charge of the Church while he was incapacitated.
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7 Things Catholics Need to Know about Suicide
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. This renowned theologian has been speaking and writing about suicide for decades.
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Social Media and Social Anxiety
Maybe it’s high time we all ask ourselves this question: How many likes do we really need to feel loved?
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Saint Francis Meets the Leper
In embracing the leper, St. Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.
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A Celebration of Women in Film
If Greta Gerwig’s 2023 blockbuster, Barbie, taught us anything, it’s that audiences are eager for stories about female empowerment.