A Reflection for Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent, by Connor Hartigan
Connor Hartigan
Connor Hartigan is a graduate student at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies who writes about peacemaking, human rights and Catholic social thought. He is a former O’Hare fellow and editorial intern at America Media.
Posted inFaith, Television
A Catholic take on the ‘Severance’ finale’s philosophy of personhood
Much of the appeal of “Severance” lies in its multiple dimensions: It is a workplace satire, a science-fiction drama, a searing critique of faceless corporations and mad-scientist plutocrats.
Posted inDispatches, Faith
New Age weddings on the rise in Ireland as Catholic marriages decline
While Catholic weddings in Ireland have dropped over the past three decades, New Age marriages are rapidly gaining in prominence.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Trump’s war on DEI reaches Georgetown Law
Edward Martin, interim United States attorney for the District of Columbia, said he would refuse to hire Georgetown Law graduates unless the school eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Pope Francis’ advice for Lent: Fast from hurtful words
A Reflection for Friday of the First Week of Lent, by Connor Hartigan
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Using our senses to follow Jesus
A Reflection for Friday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time, by Connor Hartigan
Posted inNews Analysis, Politics & Society
From mass deportations to transgender issues, the U.S. bishops react to Trump executive orders
The U.S. bishops have been measured in their response to the new administration’s avalanche of activity, reserving sharp criticism on points of divergence while not hesitating to praise him for his actions in areas where they find alignment.
Posted inFaith, News Analysis
Bishop Budde, Trump and the history of faith leaders getting political
The Catholic Church has its own history of prophetic voices using the moral authority of the priesthood to remind political leaders of the Christian precept of human dignity.
Posted inFaith, Scripture Reflections
Staying true to our God-given sense of right and wrong
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, by Connor Hartigan
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
U.S. bishops’ latest religious liberty concern: the government threatening their work with migrants
Attacks by members of Congress on Catholic ministries that are providing humanitarian assistance to migrants were among the challenges to religious freedom detailed by the U.S. bishops in their annual report.