Today, it is the rule—not the exception—that there are at least as many students of color in my classrooms as white students.
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Here’s how one Catholic stays faithful in the city of angels
Being Catholic in Los Angeles means belonging to a faith family filled with need, but also with great commitment and seemingly unlimited potential.
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Why as Christians we need to read widely—and deeply
Oftentimes we find that the people on the other side of a hot-button issue are motivated by good reasoning and deeply held values. They are not the enemy.
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What is the role of the Catholic press?
From 1955: How wide should the concerns of the Catholic journalist be?
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U.S. Catholics don’t think much about life after death. Here’s why we should.
The church’s doctrine of the last things underscores the mystery we face as we ponder death.
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How one woman’s experience of trauma is bringing others back to the church
God hears our cries. In our misery and pain, she hears us. And in answering us, she calls us. Calls us to move past the pain, past the misery, to her warm embrace, to the peace that surpasses all understanding.
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What running taught the ‘Iron Nun’ about aging
As I approach 90, I am less concerned with outward appearances—things like what I wear, how my hair looks, what others think of me—and more concerned with my inner life and how I relate to the world around me.
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Here’s why Catholics are called to think about death—daily
The practice of remembering death may sound grim, but not so long ago, it was considered an essential part of the Christian tradition.
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How can activists win more than a viral moment?
Today, it is easier than ever for activists to command attention for a moment but harder to form the lasting relationships and organizations that are also needed to make lasting change.
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New Year’s Resolution failed? Take Pope Francis’ advice and try ‘wasting time’ instead.
Are we tired of working in a system of mere productivity and efficiency that fails to acknowledge our humanity and that of others?