In Defense of Human Life: ‘The abortion debate is about who and what we are.’ – Francis J. Beckwith
The abortion debate is about who and what we are
Technical Difficulties
Print subscribers may not be able to login at this time. Please try back later. Our apologies.
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
How do you stop homelessness before it happens?
Letters
Letters
Episcopal Advice The report “Bishops on Citizenship,” by Matt Malone, S.J., (11/5) reminded me of what John F. Kennedy once said: “In my experience, all nuns are Democrats and all bishops are Republicans.” That axiom may be tested next year, since the Republicans seem likelie
Editorials
Dreams on Hold
The sad decline of the Dream Act
Faith in Focus
Alpha and Omega: The first in a series for Advent and Christmas
An Advent reflection
Books
Surprised by Joy
For the reader whose misfortune it is not to have yet discovered Kelly Cherry’s poems , this is your lucky day. Cherry’s new book offers a generous sampling of the poet’s work, culled from six previous volumes.
Either Too Poor or Too Rich
Recently economists pointed to a small drop in the number of absolutely poor in 2006 census data Many dispute the finding 8217 s significance The U S government 8217 s calculation of poverty 20 000 or under a year for a family of four is considered by many policy analysts as a grossly inade
Fascinating Company
A review of Raymond A. Schroth’s “The American Jesuits”
Film
A Man for Our Season: Michael Clayton, one man’s ethical wasteland
George Clooney as Thomas More? A review of ‘Michael Clayton’
Poetry
One Afternoon
I sat upon a window-seat.
The Word
Advent Hopes and Challenges
The First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of a period of preparation for the celebration of Christmas In contrast to the commercialized celebrations of the holidays it is meant to be a quiet and reflective time Todays readings suggest that Advent is a time to hope for lasting peace among nat
Current Comment
Current Comment: DNA evidence, Chicago scandal & a Lutheran musical
Proving Innocence by DNA DNA evidence from hair, saliva, semen or other cell sources, has led to over 200 exonerations of wrongly convicted prisoners nationwide since 1989, according to an Innocence Project report. The 200th exoneration last April led to a national campaign to support the formation
Faith
An interview with former Jesuit General Peter-Hans Kolvenbach
On Sept. 13, 1983, Peter-Hans Kolvenbach was elected 29th superior general. He retired in 2008.
News
Signs of the Times
Bishops issue forceful statement on Iraq; Mary Ann Glendon to the Vatican
Politics
Faith
Culture
Vatican
Scripture
Podcasts