A Church Reborn: Teens restore a beacon of faith for an ailing community.
A beacon of faith for an ailing community is restored
God & ‘The Dark Knight’: The surprising religious imagery at the heart of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster
Two theology students consider Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster
Hope for Uganda: In the wake of violence, a campaign for forgiveness
In the wake of violence, a campaign for forgiveness
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
In California, earthquakes are a subject of humor and nostalgia as much as terror
Letters
Letters
Ministry at Home The special issue on lay ministry (7/21) contained several interesting articles, but I was disappointed (though not surprised) that I found no reference to Catholic parenting as a lay ministry. I understand it is not recognized as such in any official document. Parents are neglected
Editorials
Iran and the Bomb
Despite the distant drumbeats for war, a diplomatic settlement is still possible
Faith in Focus
Why Some Look Up to Planets and Heroes: From 1963
To mark what would have been Thomas Merton’s 99th birthday, a reflection and poem from the great spiritual writer that appeared in our pages in 1963.
Mercy Toward Our Fathers: Difficult as it may be, forgiving priests guilty of abuse could be the key to healing.
Forgiving priests guilty of abuse could be the key to healing.
Books
Art Speaks to Faith
Catholic studies programs are growing in popularity on Catholic campuses across the country especially as a minor or part of a double major They offer students the opportunity to round out and deepen their education through an understanding of Catholicism rsquo s interaction with the cultural root
A Crazy-Making Existence
Larry Woiwode’s peripatetic life.
Bought and Sold
There is shocking news from the journalist E Benjamin Skinner slavery is very much alive in our day A 1999 study estimated that there were then 27 million slaves worldwide This claim motivated Skinner to infiltrate trafficking networks and slave trades in Godforsaken places and interview the sla
‘We Want to Live’
A review of short stories by the African Jesuit, Uwem Akpan
Poetry
Art Auction for Charity at a Civil War Re-enactment
An important distinction is being deliberately blurred
The Word
Peter the Rock
For many years the Prudential Insurance Company of America has used as its logo a sketch of the Rock of Gibraltar The image conveys stability strength and permanence It suggests that the company will be around for a long time and that its clients can rely on its promises Today rsquo s reading fr
The Cross, Our Identity and Hope
The cross is the central image or symbol of Christianity It is common in churches and in other Christian institutions Many Christians wear a cross around their neck or on their lapel as a badge that identifies them publicly as Christians Some crosses are elaborate and expensive works of art whil
Catholic Book Club
August Selection
One of the most extraordinary and influential Catholics in the modern church Dorothy Day mdash co-founder with Peter Maurin of the Catholic Worker movement mdash was a genuine servant of the poor and an ardent peace activist whose life embodied the radical Gospel in action Throughout her decade
Columns
Dear Senator Obama
What will you do to reduce the number of abortions?
Current Comment
Current Comment
China’s Showcase, Repentance & the A-Bomb
Faith
Why Some Look Up to Planets and Heroes: From 1963
To mark what would have been Thomas Merton’s 99th birthday, a reflection and poem from the great spiritual writer that appeared in our pages in 1963.
Of Many Things
In California, earthquakes are a subject of humor and nostalgia as much as terror
News
Signs of the Times
Anglican Archbishop Calls for Mutual Responsibility The spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury, called for moratoriums on the blessing of same-sex unions, the ordination of openly gay people and naming bishops for disgruntled Anglicans in other ch
Politics
Faith
Culture
Vatican
Scripture
Podcasts