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FaithScripture Reflections
Michael O’Brien
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael O’Brien
FaithScripture Reflections
Rachel Lu
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs, by Rachel Lu
A woman carries food provided by U.S. Agency for International Development in Pajut, South Sudan, March 2017. (CNS photo/Nancy McNally, Catholic Relief Services)
Politics & SocietyThe Weekly Dispatch
Kevin Clarke
The current Farm Bill, at $1.5 trillion, represents the largest spending package in U.S. agricultural policy history; 80 percent of the spending is directed to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Arts & CultureTelevision
Christine Lenahan
Netflix's latest thriller "Baby Reindeer," is a chilling watch. The show haunts the viewer long after the credits roll, but not just because it is a stalker drama.
FaithFaith in Focus
Molly Cahill
It is important to let go of the to-do lists and the pressures, but it’s even more essential to let go of the resentment and blame that sneak in behind hard work and perfectionism.
FaithPodcasts
Jesuitical
The context of the incident, the Vatican’s response, and the implications for L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics.
Politics & SocietyNews
Kate Scanlon - OSV News
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts by a Manhattan jury for falsifying business records related to hush money payments during the 2016 campaign, marking the first criminal conviction of a former president and sparking varied reactions from political and legal experts.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Robert David Sullivan
The reality is that voters don’t have to like Mr. Trump, or think he’s a martyr of our legal system, in order to vote for him.
Arts & CultureCatholic Movie Club
John Dougherty
What do we do when we find ourselves, or someone we love, torn between convictions and relationships?
FaithNews
Maria Wiering - OSV News
“Jesus really is thirsty for this whole country. He really wants so many souls to encounter him, and he’s the one walking in the streets. He’s leading us right now. So, it’s really beautiful to have all of us walking alongside our Lord.”
FaithScripture Reflections
Valerie Schultz
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Justin, Martyr, by Valerie Schultz
FaithPodcasts
Inside the Vatican
Pope Francis' use of a homophobic slur has raised questions about the limits of his welcoming and inclusive stance towards L.G.B.T.Q. persons, despite a swift apology from the Vatican.
Politics & SocietyFaith
María Teresa Hernández - Associated Press
Presidential front-runner and governing party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum hesitantly met with representatives from the Mexican bishops’ conference.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Gregory Hillis
For us diehard baseball fans, Ángel Hernández's retirement should not be a moment to revisit his past errors and sneer. Instead, it is a chance to express mercy in a world that, as Pope Francis reminds us, is in dire need of it.
Harrison Butker, kicker for the Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs, delivers the May 11, 2024, commencement address at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. (OSV News photo/Todd Nugent, courtesy Benedictine College)
FaithShort Take
David Mills
Benedictine College should apologize to Mr. Butker for putting him in a position he should not have been in—and which he was not wise or mature enough to avoid.
Politics & SocietyNews
Caroline De Sury — OSV News
French deputies began debating a highly permissive “end of life” bill on May 27, despite strong opposition from Catholic bishops and concerns about undermining palliative care.
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, by Father Terrance Klein
FaithShort Take
Bryan N. Massingale
As a gay priest, I was shocked and saddened by the Holy Father’s use of an offensive slur during a discussion with Italian bishops.
FaithNews
Gina Christian - OSV News
Growth, undeniable tensions and “a deep desire to rebuild and strengthen” the body of Christ have emerged as key themes in the latest synod report for the Catholic Church in the U.S.
FaithThe Word
June 2, 2024, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Corpus Christi, the liturgical solemnity celebrated today, includes a psalm of thanksgiving that helps to set the tone for today’s readings.