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Faith is open engagement with the mysterium. It is a form of active humility and has nothing to do with believing the “right” things, let alone opposing those who believe the “wrong” things.
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What does Catholic health care reform look like? Our readers overwhelmingly gave one answer.
Many readers who thought health care reform should include universal coverage commented that, as Catholics, they think health care should address their concern for every human life.
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Let us pray for Pope Francis, that his vision for our church changes hearts and minds, and for unity, instead of division.
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Parishes need to prioritize community service more and liturgy less, say America readers
Teenagers and young adults feel more connected to the church when they are rolling up their sleeves and working.
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Commitment to denouncing anti-Semitism ought not be extraordinary but must be the common, unsurprising position of all Christians.
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I didn’t go to confession at all for at least 25 years, and now I go twice a year and that is plenty for me.
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While capitalism “lifts all boats,” there are some “boats in the water” who do not participate or benefit in the capitalist enterprise. To whom does the surplus created by capitalism belong?
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“I am so pleased to see these efforts to address this very sad phenomenon of Islamophobia. Diversity makes us richer and stronger together.”
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Religious education has been a babysitting service for far too long.