We asked readers how they find God and upkeep their faith over summer.
Your Take
Are you proud of the United States?
We asked readers in the U.S. about their patriotism.
How does your parish keep you informed?
Respondents to a new America poll said overwhelmingly that their parishes kept them up-to-date with paper bulletins (97 percent) and announcements at Mass (91 percent).
What is the greatest threat to democracy in the U.S.?
Ninety-one percent of respondents to our survey told us that living in a democracy was either extremely or very important to them.
What does a ‘good death’ mean to you?
When asked to describe what a good death meant for them, many readers referred to surviving family and friends in their answers.
Catholic Moms: What is your experience of raising your children in the faith?
Twenty-five percent told us that one or more of their children had left the church.
Whose interests should be the first priority for U.S. trade policy?
“In a global economy, what affects other countries affects us all. If we want to have a just and prosperous home, our businesses must sustain ethical practices everywhere.”
How does your parish reach out to Hispanics in your community?
Readers whose parishes already engaged in outreach to Hispanics gave ideas for how to welcome this community better.
What does ethical eating mean to you?
In making decisions about what to eat, respondents to an informal survey told America that the most important factor was their own health.
What should be the main topic of discussion in this year’s state elections?
Respondents who named health care as their priority for state elections frequently specified the issue: how universal health care would benefit everyone.
