Commentaries
In the battle of life, choose the side of Christ
From the death penalty to gun control, pray to understand Jesus' position, then take a stand, writes Effie Caldarola.
Weddings are an opportunity for witness to Gospel joy
The beauty of a well-celebrated Catholic Mass for a marriage can attract many "nones" and fallen-away faithful in the pews, writes Greg Erlandson.
Ukrainian refugees entering U.S. should have permanent status
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio explains the refugee resettlement process, as the U.S. has welcomed 80,000 Afghanis plus up to 100,000 Ukrainians.
A perfect storm on abortion
The leaked draft opinion in the Supreme Court abortion case has prompted extreme reactions muting discussion of the opinion, which has four causes, writes Richard Doerflinger.
Disappearance of balanced Catholic media is loss for all
As Catholic News Service ends its U.S. operations this year, Hosffman Ospino sees the need for news that is neither conservative nor liberal, but truly Catholic.
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.