Commentaries
President Trump’s actions are irreconcilable with Scripture
Many moral issues are at stake in the upcoming presidential election. But local parishioner David Koppisch sees a gap too big to ignore between what Christians believe and what the president stands for.
A reminder to speak the truth in charity
Declaring people beyond the mercy of God because of their political positions, we sin against the Holy Spirit and indulge the evil found in our own heart.
To walk in our divided political land, try buddy system
Some people despair that they will ever have a fruitful conversation with a person of another political party, so Amy Uelmen suggests pairing charitably with a person whose views differ.
Teach the faith with digitally enhanced storytelling
Religious education risks falling into irrelevance in the digital landscape, writes Father Thomas Dailey. Investment, in terms of material and human resources, is needed to save it.
Can we disagree less disagreeably?
Our Catholic Church seems to be rending itself into angry factions, and Greg Erlandson points to two reasons why that's worrisome. He finds encouragement, and a challenge, in St. Paul.
Let nature give you a break when you’re burdened
Hikes, gardening or playing outside have helped Sarah Albanese and her family find joy amidst the turmoil of the past six months. Natural beauty has tremendous physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
Conflict, confusion but little dialogue on abortion
Richard Doerflinger examines an in-depth survey that underscores the need for a more informed and sympathetic conversation about abortion in which we may understand more deeply our own convictions.
Meeting the growing demand for affordable senior housing
Heather Huot calls for increased financing to enable seniors to live with dignity and high quality of life through the affordable housing projects of the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Don’t vote for an idol, vote your conscience
Edith Avila Olea knows no presidential candidate or party is the answer to all our needs. Catholic voters must educating ourselves on this issues and not be pressured into voting one way or the other.
Why America is in accelerated political decay
A call to national unity next Jan. 20 will be impossible, writes George Weigel, without acknowledging fundamental truths of the human person, the moral life and the common good.