Commentaries
Life is priceless, but giving birth is pricey
Pro-lifers should be affirming the value of life and the cost of economic injustice, racism and affordable health care, writes Edith Avila Olea. The $8,000 cost for bringing her son into the world means six months of debt.
The light of this screen vs. the darkness
Right now your screen is delivering information from without. As Catholics, our baptism ignites a light from within, light that the world needs to see and which the darkness cannot comprehend.
To end abortion, heal human sexuality
Protecting the unborn means freeing men and women from deep sexual confusion that mars the image and likeness of God, writes Gina Christian.
Opening doors, and hearts, to love
Everyday encounters provide a number of opportunities for bringing God's kindness and light to others through simple but profound gestures, writes Maureen Pratt.
Consider the lilies of the field, and hold the Botox
A healthy lifestyle is fine, writes John Garvey, but going to extremes to cover up wrinkles and gray hairs can leave everyone wondering who you really are -- including yourself.
‘The Two Popes:’ Baloney, brilliantly acted
The Netflix film about Popes Benedict and Francis is entertaining but its portrayal of the 2013 conclave is not true, says George Weigel, a man who was there and knew its details and dynamics.
Understanding the debate about celibacy
Greg Erlandson points out exceptions to priestly celibacy that the church in her wisdom has allowed, including for Eastern-rite Catholics and men converted to Catholicism.
Skip this year’s resolutions, focus on 24 hours
Already blown past those new year's promises? Don't become discouraged while staring down the remaining 11 months, writes Elise Italiano Ureneck. Take it one day at a time, and begin again.
Catholic education helps kids break chains of poverty
Through Gospel values and creative stewardship, Catholic schools can transform future generations, especially among marginalized families, writes Hosffman Ospino.
Catholic judges under the microscope
Several legal professionals have recently been taken to task for their faith, writes Richard Doerflinger. Yet the Constitution declares that "no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification" for public office or service.