Commentaries
Visiting an open church is vital because we need sacred spaces
In a locked-down, baby-proofed world, open churches have never been more important, which is why a visit to Philadelphia's Catholic cathedral drove Elise Italiano Ureneck to tears of joy.
A man for Ireland, and for the world
John Hume, whose steadfast and courageous efforts led to the Northern Ireland peace process, died Aug. 3 -- but he left a legacy that the world needs more than ever, writes Gina Christian.
Post-graduation lessons in the year of plague
Greg Erlandson's daughter and other 2020 college grads are learning about faith, sacrifice and gratitude perhaps more quickly than their predecessors.
For kids’ sake, support the Global Child Thrive Act
The legislation will make U.S. food assistance more effective by combining it with early childhood development strategies, writes Anne Ayella.
Faced with searing injustice, we complain about statues
If the church’s reaction to America's moment of racial reckoning was judged by Catholic media platforms and social media, God would find us lacking, writes Patrick Walsh.
Living in communion amid deaths without farewell
The pandemic has taken the lives of family and friends to which Hosffman Ospino could never say goodbye. He knows he may never see some folks again, but joins them in the communion of faith.
Isolated in hospital, deacon relies on wife and God
Deacon Michael Kubiak's check up led to a sudden hospital stay of two and a half weeks, a struggle with loneliness and isolation, and prayerful reliance on God's presence.
Actions, not intent, break through systemic poverty
Carolyn Woo points to one example of how a university, philanthropists and an urban community are putting college in reach for many. Such actions can inspire us to work for change.
Cheer up, and count your blessings in these hard times
The daily news is a gauntlet of doom, but Greg Erlandson sees the global collaborative effort to find a cure to the pandemic, and the many small acts of everyday heroism.
Counting the blessings of God’s diverse creation
Sister Ann Heath reflects on the true meaning of Christmas, even in the summertime, to reawaken a future full of compassion, hope and goodness to be shared by all.