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Signs Of the Times

A critical factor will be the doctors' evaluation concerning the woman's mental state and whether or not she was "of sound mind."

Maurice E. Stucke
How the Great Recession provoked an economic examination of conscience
Signs Of the Times

"We simply cannot accept the continuation of a situation that is [most affecting] the people who have contributed least to the problem.”

Poetry
Ethel Pochocki

moonflowers,

like little saints

Signs Of the Times

A report describing in detail failures of church leaders in handling sexual abuse cases in the Archdiocese of Dublin has resulted in calls for further investigations.

The Word
Barbara E. Reid
Fourth Sunday of Advent (C), Dec. 20, 2009
Art
John A. Coleman

A new show of American paintings at the Met seeks to find clues to shifts in American self-understanding.

Letters
Expert at Work Re “A Visitor’s Guide,” by Doris Gottemoeller, R.S.M. (11/23): It is no surprise that such a balanced, thoughtful and challenging article would be the work of Sister Doris Gottemoeller. Her insights reflect the manner in which she has exercised leadership roles in ma
Signs Of the Times

Cardinal Cahal Daly was remembered for his "sustained efforts in the promotion of justice and peace in Northern Ireland."

Current Comment
The Editors
Bloggers Beware; Venerabile Subito!; Art That Frees and Enslaves
Signs Of the Times

Orthodox Christians in predominantly Muslim Turkey "don't feel that we enjoy our full rights as Turkish citizens," said Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, the spiritual head of the world's 300 million Orthodox.

Dejia Solomon, 12, is anointed with chrism by Father Christopher Nowak during Mass April 2 at St. John of God Church in Central Islip, N.Y.
Faith
Michael G. Ryan
The case for a grass-roots review of the new Roman Missal
Signs Of the Times

A group that aids migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has been ticketed him for littering after leaving supplies for the refugees.

Signs Of the Times

Explosives were detonated inside St. Ephrem’s Church on Nov. 26, and the building was reduced to a “blackened shell.”

The Word
Barbara E. Reid
Christmas Day (C), Dec. 25, 2009
Theater
Michael V. Tueth

"Next to Normal" tells the story of a woman afflicted with bipolar disorder and the effect her illness has on her family.

Of Many Things
Drew Christiansen
At 96, my mother is pulling away from us, but her spirit has not vanished.
Signs Of the Times

Edward Schillebeeckx, O.P., served as theological adviser to the Dutch bishops during the Second Vatican Council and was seen as the main inspiration behind the Dutch catechism for adults.

Columns
Margaret Silf
My neighbors were willing to take children of any age and any degree of disability.
In All Things
James Martin, S.J.
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