Commentaries
Soldiers know what they sign up for, from here to eternity
Whether it's a president's words of consolation or a monument to fallen soldiers, Richard Doerflinger knows there is no greater love than to die in service to another. He knows because his son was killed serving in Iraq.
Harvey Weinstein’s not alone, and his attitude is rampant
The Hollywood mogul accused predatory sexual bullying stands at the head of an industry that has helped to hypersexualize our nation, writes Greg Erlandson. Chastity is still the surest antidote to piggish behavior and the Weinsteining of America.
Vows defy modern logic, but offer eternal fulfillment
Lifelong promises clash with our culture of immediacy and individualism, writes John Garvey. But God blesses such sacrifice with perseverance and grace.
Life’s symphony remains unfinished here on earth
Autumn stirs us to reflect on endings, which in turn remind us that our journey in this world will only be completed in the next, writes Effie Caldarola.
New legal actions restore religious freedom and offer hope
Two announcements by the Trump administration, along with a recent settlement from the U.S. Department of Justice, provide protection for religious institutions impacted by the controversial "contraception mandate."
The courage to speak of racism in the family
Dialogue within families and communities is essential to tackling the very real problem of prejudice, writes Hosffman Ospino. If not addressed, the current polarizing climate will lead to further biases.
In today’s technology age, who is controlling whom?
What our magnificent breakthroughs in science really need is an innovative mastery, writes Father Eugene Hemrick, and an understanding of what real freedom means.
Young people might be onto the next big thing: the whole-life movement
College-age activists like Jeanne Marie Hathway reject the either/or option of pro-life or anti-poverty, and suggest an intersection of all issues affecting life as they meet in the intersection of the cross, the place of encounter.
Learning from first responders to bring order out of chaos
Recent natural disasters have highlighted several principles that enable rescuers to save lives, writes Maureen Pratt. By applying these lessons to our daily lives, we can build a more just and compassionate world.
Our response to suffering, before the end
Whether you die in your sleep or on your favorite golf course, meeting one's end doesn't mean hastening it but easing suffering to natural death, writes Richard Doerflinger. That is how one helps build a culture of life.