New and familiar faces—and emerging voices—in American Catholic theology
Both the Catholic Theological Society of America and the College Theology Society held conventions in the past few weeks—a chance to evaluate the discipline of theology and honor outstanding scholars.
‘Troubles’ 2.0 in Belfast? How anti-migrant violence connects to a more complicated history
The June riots were explicitly directed toward migrants, such that some public figures suggest a more accurate term for what happened would be “pogrom.”
The Artemis II astronauts remind us: We are all God’s crew on Earth
By the grace of God, we belong to this Earth, and the Earth’s care belongs to us.
The Gospel case for privacy
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Molly Cahill
Fearless Discipleship
June 21, 2026, Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The readings this Sunday invite our reflection on the challenges of discipleship.
David Brooks on desire and longing in the spiritual life
Desire and longing are some of the main ways that God draws us closer. “Our hearts are restless until they rest in you, O Lord,” as St. Augustine wrote. How else would God draw us closer than by awakening in us the very desire for the divine?
The problem with ‘perfect’
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time, by Julian Navarro
JD Vance writes about his journey to Catholicism in his new book, ‘Communion’
Vice President JD Vance, a convert to Catholicism whose faith has been central to his adult life, writes about his religious journey in a new book.
What ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ misunderstood about The Tower of Babel, Nehemiah and A.I.
The encyclical presents Babel and Nehemiah as moral opposites, but the biblical traditions themselves resist such neat binaries.
Deacons say encouragement from family, clergy plays decisive role in answering vocational call
What compels men to listen and follow Jesus Christ’s call to become permanent deacons in 2026?
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