Editorials
War and the Economy
The economy continues to slump, and business commentators point to fears of war as the cause of depressed stock prices and lower consumer confidence.
Articles
Christ and/or Aquarius?
A document entitled Jesus Christ, the Bearer of the Water of Life: A Christian Reflection on the “New Age” was jointly released by four Vatican offices on Feb.
Contemporary Catholics on Traditional Devotions
Traditional devotions can provoke a wide variety of reactions among contemporary Catholics. For many, the devotional life discovered during childhood has never lost its appeal.
Litanies
By the time of Gregory the Great (died 604), the Litany of Saints, first of the great Latin litanies, was a full-blown, dress-up affair. Best vestments and all of that. Copes and chasubles.
Pilgrimage
Among the gifts I received upon my ordination to the priesthood, one that has proven unexpectedly valuable is the Book of Blessings. Its prayers bring to bear on all moments of life the wi
Whither the Just War?
It was a bold move. With numerous Vatican officials and Pope John Paul II himself vigorously voicing criticism of a possible war with Iraq, the U.S.
Books and Culture
Books
The comedian Steve Martin once quipped that the problem with studying philosophy in college is that later in life one always remembers ju
Books
If you like mysteries, read this book. Even if you don’t like mysteries, read itbecause it may save your life.
Film
Imagine one of those unspeakably beautiful September mornings in New York, with sunlight shouldering its way across the East River, nudgi
Columns and Departments
The Word
Faith in Focus
Of Many Things
Letters
