In an essay published on America’s website in September, John F. Baldovin, S.J., examined the theological soundness of making a monetary offering for the sake of “having a Mass said” for an individual.
Our readers
Posted inFaith, Your Take
Our readers respond: Can the Catholic Church Change the world?
In her feature, Cecilia González-Andrieau explores the potential of the Catholic Church. The article elicited numerous responses from our readers.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
Our readers on creating a church that welcomes L.G.B.T. Catholics
In her feature, Eve Tushnet describes a curriculum she is creating to welcome young L.G.B.T. Catholics. The article elicited numerous responses from our readers.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Tiny faith stories: God’s presence in even the most hopeless situations
We asked readers to share stories of surprising moments of faith in no more than 100 words. In these (very) short essays, they explain how they faced these struggles with the help of God.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Tiny faith stories: How we experience God through relationships
In these (very) short essays, they explain how they encountered God in others and their faith grew because of it. They show how the Lord is present even where we least expect God.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
How one diocese is taking steps to support mental health
Readers responded to Bishop Dolan’s article about the mental health ministry he began in his diocese. Many people suffer and are in need of accompaniment, and the ministry is there to provide that aid.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
‘Many of us have lived this’: Our readers on why you should take your kids to Mass
Readers respond to Sherry Antonetti, who wrote about the challenges she faces as a mother when taking her teenagers to Mass. Many readers had similar experiences.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
Readers commend America magazine’s commitment to lessen polarization
Readers respond to Father Sam Sawyer’s article about how St. Ignatius’ ideas could offer a way out of current ecclesial, cultural and political polarization.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Your Take
Reckoning with the church’s record on slavery: Our readers respond
Read the responses to Christopher J. Kellerman, S.J., on the Catholic Church’s history with slavery. Comments were gathered from the online version of the article.
Posted inFaith, Your Take
The legacy of Pope Benedict XVI: Our readers weigh in
Our readers offered a variety of perspectives on Pope Benedict XVI and his ministry after the publication of America’s articles on his life and passing.