One way through grief is service. And as many of us know, from the tips of our fingers through the depths of our hearts to the bottom of our wallets, there are many ways to serve.
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As a Catholic writer, I criticize the church. Am I ‘giving scandal’?
The ever-present political talk of who is a good enough Catholic, or who should or should not receive Communion, hits close to home.
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A long loving look: Advice for praying about the pandemic, and why you should
Can we let ourselves see the graces that have arisen out of this tragedy?
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Democrat or Republican: We can’t let our politics stand in for our religious beliefs.
Our democracy demands that we refrain from using party politics as a stand-in for unshakable creeds. Rather, we must practice and honor dissent.
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‘Can I hold my Jesus?’ The Eucharist gave my nana peace in her dying days. She wouldn’t want it to be politicized.
How could I express that no matter what, the Eucharist unceasingly calls me back home to the Catholic faith? That’s why this document on the Eucharist from the U.S. bishops shakes me.
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A political document on the Eucharist will push young people even further from the church
As we thought about the future of the church, I couldn’t help but look at the situation on Catholic social media at that very moment.
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Sick of the Bishops vs. Biden Controversy? Just log off and practice your faith like a Medieval peasant.
“Medieval Peasanting” means reminding myself that there once existed Catholics who couldn’t read or write. They said their prayers and did their best to obey the commandments, and when they failed, they repented.
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Juneteenth supposedly marked the end of slavery—so why did the Jesuits keep a man in bondage for two years after that?
Juneteenth is more than a day of celebration. It is a challenge to be accountable to one another as members of a beloved community.
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Black spirituals meet the liturgy: Why I composed a Mass for Black Catholics
This historic and traditional music reflects the experience, thoughts, sorrows, joys and spirituality of our enslaved and free ancestors.
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A spiritual diary about getting the ordinary, miraculous Covid-19 vaccine
A tribute to the shot that may be saving the world.