Commentaries
Know what’s at stake in Ukraine
History has repeated itself in Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, and the West faces a critical moment of moral and spiritual reckoning, writes Gina Christian.
If you’re trying, you’re not ‘failing’ at Lent
Katie Prejean McGrady successfully skips the one item she gave up for Lent, knowing she could do more. But making any sacrifice, no matter how small, is worth it.
Apparently, they won’t know we are Christians by our love
Greg Erlandson shows how through new surveys, Catholic Christians are doing a poor job of communicating the shining lights of faith in our parish communities.
The things they carry in Ukraine
For Elise Italiano Ureneck, the images of war in Ukraine evoke those from Vietnam. The refugees and soldiers of this conflict carry burdens of suffering, as did Jesus.
Can a fearful country welcome the new refugees?
John Garvey tries to imagine how a million Ukrainian refugees are being received into homes in Poland. How would they fare in the U.S., where our culture has bred an unhealthy fear of strangers? Still, we're called to receive the stranger as we would Christ.
The tragic descent of conspiracy-theorist Archbishop Viganó
George Weigel notes that the increasingly unhinged missives by the former Vatican nuncio to the U.S. are touting Russian propaganda about Ukraine point for point.
The voices of Ukraine ring out truth
Amid the horrors of Russian invasion, Ukrainians worldwide are breathing new life into words such as "justice," "faith" and "courage," writes Gina Christian. The question is whether we will hear and heed them.
An inside look at Catholic sisters today
Sister of Mercy Renee Yann tells during Catholic Sisters Week how religious sisters are ordinary women living an extraordinary life carrying the love of God to people of the Philadelphia region.
Pillars of Lent show how to live, and share, well
The prayer, fasting and almsgiving -- literally acts of mercy or pity -- that mark our way in Lent are a road map throughout the year for showing compassion, generosity and hope, writes Sarah Hanley.
Time for the human family to change course
Dan Misleh finds that the sacrifices and prayers of Lent make him more mindful of human suffering around the world, and of the narrow window of opportunity we have left to truly address the climate crisis.