My father, a Tipperary man, was proud of his Irish ancestry, though he was so complaisant of disposition you would be hard put to discern that right away. He was a modest man of modest means and modest ambition. Since his departure from this world, little is said of him in family circles. At times I
Faith in Focus
Room for Debate: When controversy comes to class
A Catholic high school where I once taught had a longstanding Friday tradition of playing songs over the public-address system as students changed classes. The ground rules that governed our Friday entertainment were clear: only appropriate music was allowed and only seniors had the privilege of bei
Next to Godliness: Prayers over the washing machine
‘Slow me down, Lord. Slow me down.’ These words stopped me in my tracks.
Life on the Margins: Charismatic principles for modern religious
This week is the first-ever National Catholic Sisters Week! Here Mary Pellegrino, C.S.J., discusses charismatic principles for modern religious.
Bolt From the Blue: Encounters with everyday annunciations
On the Feast of the Annunciation, Helen Prejean, C.S.J., reflects on encounters with everyday annunciations.
One of Us: How a death row inmate changed my outlook on life
In the 15 years since he first asked for our prayers, David has faced three execution dates.
A Delicate Mission: The new evangelization in an ancient land
What does it mean to evangelize in the 21st century? A Christian teacher in Taiwan reflects.
The Old Gym: Recalling a Catholic school classic
Here’s a wonderful, redolent, crucial part of our Catholic childhoods.
The sacramentality of adoption
Adoption is sacramental, revealing to humanity the possibility of divine love.
A Catholic experience of Ramadan
I, a Catholic and a Jesuit, am grateful for this Muslim holy season for challenging me to be a more dedicated child of God.
