Staff Editorial

creche of people

Far More Than What St. Francis Expected 

The crèche may be the most popular Christian devotional practice and example of inculturation (situating Jesus in every culture).

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Replacing Moral Outrage with Curiosity and Wonder

It would be wise in our age to return to the wisdom that arose from Vatican II around the notion of inculturation—the idea that diversity within differing cultures contributes to a “deeper humanity” and a “better plan for the universe.”
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Ten Commandment tablets

The Ten Commandments in the Classroom 

When you think about the purpose of the public schools in our country, what comes to mind?  
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Painting of Olympic rings

At Play in the Fields of the Lord

The Olympics shouldn’t be political. On the contrary: The games are a distraction from it.
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Saint Anthony of Padua holds Jesus

Saint Anthony Is Second to Nobody

Saint Anthony often plays for second with his brother, Saint Francis. But we love them both equally.
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Illustration of the Holy Family

Let’s Talk about Immigration

The ultimate goal should be reasonable immigration policies that respect and assist all the parties involved—Americans and immigrants.
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Pipe Dreams

The Dakota Access Pipeline is now up and running. Is it time to move on?
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