A significant obstacle for Catholics with depression and/or anxiety was the dangerous—and wrongful—interpretation of these conditions as spiritual failures.
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If there is any hallmark of the Catholic imagination, in particular the Ignatian Catholic imagination, it would be the ability to see God in the most unexpected places.
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What is the biggest obstacle to forming stable families?
“Once marriage is redefined as a personal instead of a social institution, it makes no sense to stick it out through even moderately bad times.”
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Conversation. Care. Courage. Presence. This kind of writing feeds my soul. Thank you.
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Who has the most influential moral voice in the United States today? Our readers told us.
“People listen to those who are talking the talk and walking the walk. You become influential when you relentlessly and unwaveringly pursue what’s right.”
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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.