Through the Very Young Catholics Project, a book series depicting the lives of Catholic children and their families throughout the universal church, Emily Koczela shares the sensation of finding welcome in Catholic churches all over the world.
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I’m a Minnesota Catholic mom. Here’s what my neighbors are saying about ICE.
The best way to understand what life is like in Minnesota right now is to listen to stories from ordinary residents.
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Dear Catholics who have drifted: The church needs us in the battle for our nation’s soul.
Those who have “drifted” but still value the teachings that shaped us need to start being the body of Christ we wish to see.
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Homily: A Jesuit approach to being pro-life
Encounter. Incarnation. Sacrifice. These are elements of an Ignatian and Jesuit approach to protecting life because they are elements of the life and mystery of Jesus Christ.
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How Jesuit education shaped Omaha’s new archbishop
One of Archbishop Michael G. McGovern’s questions was: “What advice do you have for me?”
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Classic films spread the faith at Old. St. Pat’s in New York
People who might never attend Mass came willingly for a film night.
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How to be an extraordinary Catholic during Ordinary Time
There is no reason that Ordinary Time must be ordinary. It can be special if we use it to deepen our experience of the Scriptures and prayer.
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A Catholic convert’s ecumenical journey—and prayer for Christian unity
I couldn’t have explained it while it was happening, but there have been moments in my life when I quickly and intimately connected with an absolute stranger. I’ll find myself confiding the most personal of details to this person in line at the grocery store, or at a party or on the sidewalk. Or I […]
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I accompany migrants in court. Their stories haunt me.
I walk with people at a terrifying moment in their lives. I am there to bear witness to some of the worst actions of our government, undertaken in the name of “We the People.”
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Education is about more than test results. But how do we tell if it’s working?
Is there a way to measure a student’s overall flourishing as a human person?