A Reflection for Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Edward Desciak
Edward Desciak
Edward Desciak is an O'Hare Fellow at America Media.
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The religious rap revival at the Grammys
Many of the hip-hop’s most lauded works this year feature religious themes—themes that arguably helped spark a renewal of hip-hop itself.
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Twin Cities pastors preach on the killing of Alex Pretti: ‘We are walking in darkness and living in fear’
Alex Pretti “was known for his kindness and gentleness to the patients,” Father Tasto said. “So don’t pay any attention to the vilification from our national leaders.”
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Returning to post-holiday routine
A Reflection for Wednesday after Epiphany, by Edward Desciak
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Chicago Catholics seek to bring Communion to detained migrants on Christmas, ICE stays silent
Faith leaders plan to once again seek access to the processing center in Broadview, Ill., to bring the Eucharist to detainees on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
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‘He’s just Catholic’: Joliet voices speak on new NY archbishop Hicks
“When it comes to the culture wars, I don’t think he is interested,” said Rev. Peter Wojcik. “He doesn’t have social media accounts. I think he’s just Catholic.”
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A lesson from Kendrick Lamar on how Christ confronts us
A Reflection for Saturday of the Second Week of Advent, by Edward Desciak
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Assisted suicide now legal in Illinois despite opposition from bishops, disability advocates
Assisted dying has been legalized in many nations across the Western world, as choosing how to end one’s life has come to be seen by many as the final frontier of individual rights.
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A lesson from St. Francis Xavier: We can’t guide others to Christ unless we orient ourselves to him
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Francis Xavier, Priest, by Edward Desciak
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Catholic food pantries adjust Thanksgiving deliveries to ICE deportation realities
As Thanksgiving and Christmas approach and ICE deportation efforts continue, Catholic parish food pantries are adapting to make sure immigrant community members have all they need to celebrate the holidays when they are afraid to leave their homes.