Commentaries
How long, O Lord, until we all grieve?
Shootings like the tragedy in Texas call all those who care and speak and vote about the sanctity of life not to narrow our scope but act in the world that God is calling us to change.
Rise in worship in diverse ways highlights October Count
Vitality is apparent in the ways that our parishes provide for the spiritual needs of parishioners, including via livestream Masses and multiple languages, writes Evelyn Brannan Tarpey.
War in Ukraine, through the eyes of a child
Drawings of children who have survived Russian shelling in Ukraine reveal deep trauma, while prompting questions about the future of freedom worldwide, writes Gina Christian.
Who’s listening to the women?
People are talking about women and abortion, but who is listening to what expectant mothers really need? Greg Erlandson notes how much support unborn babies and those in poverty need.
Life of conversion begins with baptism, peaks with Eucharist
In the church's current synodal process and the coming eucharistic revival in the U.S., Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles sees a confluence of paths on our earthly journey with the Lord.
If Roe falls: Not a time to strut, but to support women
If the Supreme Court overturns legal abortion in the U.S., everyone must do their part to reflect the Catholic vision of society in which all people are cared for sacrificially as Christ did, writes Father Eric Banecker.
People concerned about climate also yearn for community
Dan Misleh tells how young adult Catholics and others gather with the Catholic Climate Covenant to learn how to confront the climate challenge, then afterward seek to deepen their connections.
The power of a mother in Ukraine
Valeria Glodan called her pregnancy "the best 40 weeks of her life," and said her daughter brought her to "a new level of happiness" -- a prize no Russian forces could ever win through war, writes Gina Christian.
Let’s talk about the resurrection in our lives
The stories of God bringing new life into our lives -- of reunion, forgiveness -- are good news meant to be shared, writes Laura Kelly Fanucci, and the Easter season is a good time to start.
On Mother’s Day, offer a gift to Mary, our mother
May is the month to celebrate our earthly mothers and in which the church celebrates Mary, the Mother of God. Sarah Hanley suggests making a lasting gift in their honor.