Commentary

Man contemplating suicide

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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Saint Francis embraces the leper

Saint Francis Meets the Leper

In embracing the leper, Saint Francis experienced a singular moment of grace.
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Gun Violence and the Right to Life

When the worst of COVID-19 was finally in our rearview mirrors, those who survived should have rejoiced. Instead, we got angry.
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Not Your Average Synod

The synod process thus far has lain bare many things that Catholics feel need to be addressed. And we have found our voices.
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Casa Susanna

Casa Susanna

Though director Sébastien Lifshitz’s earlier films have addressed LGBTQ+ themes to great acclaim, in Casa Susanna, he unveils something entirely fresh and powerful here, a thoughtful examination of identity and community. 
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Magnificat of the Virgin Mary | Photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash

The Magnificat: Canticle of Mary

The greatness of the Magnificat is that it embraces the whole sweep of the Incarnate Word—and the whole sweep of Mary’s trust in God.
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Pope Francis So Far

In the past 10 years, Pope Francis has been both celebrated and vilified. But he remains on task for reforming the Catholic Church.
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