We are all emerging from our Covid retreat and encountering sensory overload, writes Debra K. Mooney. The principles of Ignatian retreat and discernment can help us with the re-entry process.
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Mary Gordon asks: What kind of Catholic are you?
I believe that because the people about whom I am writing share with me a vocabulary, a set of images and shared practices, there are some firm grounds on which we can all stand.
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Catholics owe Marty Baron a debt of gratitude. He told us the truth about the clerical sex abuse crisis.
An outsider in parochial Boston not beholden to ties of kin and culture, Mr. Baron greenlighted an expensive and difficult investigation.
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My parish is my home. I won’t let one homily that I didn’t like drive me away.
In the past, one “discordant” homily could make me consider finding another parish. Now, I can ponder, discern and pray instead of feeling the urge to assert, fight and win.
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Catholics and Muslims: Who is really better at fasting and prayer?
A Catholic comedian explains Lent, Ramadan and the ways we prove our piety.
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Rep. Tom Suozzi: How Joe Biden’s Catholic faith will guide his presidency
As president, Joe Biden will have to seek common ground across a wide ideological spectrum, writes Congressman Tom Suozzi of New York. His relationship with God as a Catholic will help him to do so.
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The pro-life movement must make it clear: Donald Trump does not represent us.
The pro-life movement has a chance to move on from its alliance with Donald Trump, writes Xavier Bisits of Democrats for Life of America, and instead promote principled, consistent and compassionate leaders.
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Tim Shriver: Our religions can unite us if we build them back better
The mystics of all the great traditions teach that the experience of oneness is not only attainable but also essential. And our country needs that unity now more than ever.
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The U.S. bishops should find ways to collaborate with Joe Biden (and not alienate him)
As only the second Catholic president, Joe Biden can renew communication and collaboration with church leaders, writes J. Kevin Appleby. But only if mutual respect prevails.
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The United States is becoming more Latino every day. Encuentro shows there is nothing wrong with that.
Zoom meetings and virtual conferences don’t usually start with music, laughter and dancing, but that’s how V Encuentro does it.