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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘The call to priesthood comes from God, not from one’s body parts’: Reactions to Pope Francis’ comments on women’s ordination
A number of responses to Pope Francis’ interview with five representatives of America Media on Nov. 22, 2022 centered on the question of women’s ordination and women’s roles in the church. Here are five responses.
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Is the Latin Mass more reverent? Our readers respond.
Responses to Kerry Weber’s “Stop saying the Latin Mass is more reverent” were varied, with strong feelings on both sides. These are a selection of reader reactions.
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Why America magazine’s ‘People of God’ documentary has hit home for viewers
In October, America Media released a groundbreaking documentary meant to deepen the ongoing conversation about the Catholic Church in the United States.