Five theologians—Erin Brigham, Michael Kirwan, S.J., Brent Little, the Rev. Robert Imbelli and Rita George-Tvrtković—reflect on Tomas Halik’s ‘The Afternoon of Christianity’ and its relevance for the contemporary Christian.
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How bad theology about God distorts our understanding of Mary
When we underemphasize the humanity of Christ or overemphasize the masculinity of God, other dimensions are pushed aside. Those repressed elements seek an outlet—and in the Catholic tradition, that outlet has often been found in Mary.
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‘Dilexi Te’ and the witness of African women
As an African woman theologian, I read “Dilexi Te” not as an abstract ecclesial document, but as a reflection of the spiritual wisdom and lived theology of African women.
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Vatican II, ‘Nostra Aetate’ and interreligious dialogue: A radical turn in Catholic history
“Nostra Aetate” marked one of the most radical turns in Catholic history: a shift from suspicion to encounter, from a closed fortress to an open horizon.
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We need Catholic just war theory now more than ever
The U.S. attack on Venezuela presents a moment to examine the continuing relevance of just war theory—especially since it is withering away with the Trump administration’s “Rambo” militarism.
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Trump calls D.E.I. ‘immoral.’ Catholic teaching disagrees.
While Donald Trump’s executive orders claim to defend civil rights through “colorblind” neutrality, his rhetoric exposes what this supposed neutrality protects: not equality, but an unjust racial status quo.
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Archbishop Lori: Lessons from the Jesuits for the United States at 250
The history of the Society of Jesus in America mirrors that of the nation: full of promise and contradiction; always being redeemed through conversion.
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The key to good teaching? Vulnerability.
Vulnerability can be a sign of hope in these fragile times. But how do we teach our students to be vulnerable?
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Got synodality fatigue? The cure is getting good at it.
Synodality isn’t going away under Pope Leo. What are some ways we can avoid “synod fatigue” and become better at the process?
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St. John Henry Newman’s unique approach to conscience
How will St. John Henry Newman, who will be declared a doctor of the church on Nov. 1, be known? There is one title that seems to be repeated with some frequency: Doctor of Conscience.