June 9, 2003

Vol. 188 No. 19Whole No. 4613

Editorials

Criminal Justice American Style

The U.S. Department of Justice reported in April that the incarcerated population of the United States has topped two million—men, women and yes, children too.

Articles

Challenges for a (Somewhat) Pro-Life Congress
Richard M. Doerflinger
The November 2002 elections were notable for at least two reasons.
The U.S. Ecumenical Scene Today
William H. Keeler

The Second Vatican Council (1962-65) set in motion gradually expanding sets of relationships between the Holy See and other Christian churches and communities.

Books and Culture

Books
Spirit-Filled Companion
Nancy Hawkins
With the publication of Truly Our Sister: A Theology of Mary in the Communion of Saints, Elizabeth A.
Books
It's Not Who We Are
John A. Coleman
I have only once in my life lacked shelter. I was visiting a friend in Rome to join him on a tour to Assisi.
Books
The Emerging Confederation'
Michael J. Coogan
Perhaps no period in the history of ancient Israel is as controversial as the two centuries between the Exodus from Egypt and the establishm
Television
The Year in TV
James Martin, SJ
Certainly the biggest story in and on television this year was the war in Iraq.

Columns and Departments

The Word
Who Is God?
Dianne Bergant
Columns
A Lesson for Children
Valerie Schultz
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
George M. Anderson
Poem
To Things Cursory
Susanna Childress
Letters
Letters