Employment Benefits: The crucial role of government stimulus in a struggling economy
The crucial role of government stimulus in a struggling economy
Three Reasons Not to Balance the Budget–Yet
A federal spending freeze in 2010 will cut government spending and job creation when the nation needs more stimulation, not less. As the first round of stimulus money is depleted, state and local governments will cut their spending, reducing demand in 2011. Why is a spending freeze a bad idea? The m
Britain’s Next Move: The U.K. faces its closest election in a generation
The U.K. faces its closest election in a generation
Do Not Despair: Christ is present even in the darkness
This address was delivered at the National Federation of Priests’ Councils, Houston, Texas, April 13, 2010.
I am here to pay tribute to you, the priests of the United States. You stand on the front line. You meet the angry or confused or troubled people at the Sunday Masses in your parishes and missions. You…
Of Many Things
Of Many Things
Our family were great walkers, and so we could be great eaters.
Letters
Letters
Lay Managers The toolbox approach (“The Pastor’s Toolbox,” by Thomas J. Healey and John Eriksen, 4/12) seems too narrowly focused on the ordained pastor. Increasingly many American parishes are managed day to day by quite capable nonordained laypeople or religious. They need as muc
Editorials
Choose Life
The eclipse of religious wisdom has left many young people without the resources to resist suicide.
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Virtuous Living
N. T. Wrights latest book blends biblical competence and pastoral experience.
Art
Dimensions of the Holy: Sacred Spanish art at the National Gallery
“The Sacred Made Real” at the National Gallery of Art evokes feelings of awe and enchantment.
Film
The Charmer: A rake seeks redemption in ‘Handsome Harry’
While the concept of faith is never addressed in “Handsome Harry,” the entire film is built on it.
The Word
The Gift of Peace
Sixth Sunday of Easter (C) May 9, 2010
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Deeds, Not Words
'We are at a crossroads: the way of Maciel or the way of Romero.'
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A Sacramental Response to the Abuse Scandal; Collateral Damage
Signs Of the Times
Priests and Parishes Threatened by Drug Cartels
Mexican priests have been transferred to other parishes or even moved to other parts of the country because of threats.
Pope Meets Abuse Victims in Malta, Expresses Shame, Sorrow
The pope was “deeply moved by their stories and expressed his shame and sorrow over what victims and their families have suffered.”
Israel Deportation Order Troubles U.N.
“The orders appear to enable Israel to detain, prosecute, imprison and/or deport any and all persons present in the West Bank,” said Richard Falk of the U.N.
Gulf States Wait For Recovery
According to a new report, in the Gulf South the number of unemployed persons has more than doubled.
Irish Religious Offer More to Abuse Victims
An Irish government spokesman said that amount, even added to the large sums already paid by religious orders, was still insufficient.
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Rio de Janeiro’s towering Christ the Redeemer statue, undergoing restoration, was spray-painted with graffiti by vandals.
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