Of Many Things
Fear makes life harder. But faith makes freedom possible.
Bernice was smiling because she was free. Her horizon, which was her hope, was not her bed, or the ward, or the hospital—not even this world. Bernice’s eyes were fixed on the hope of heaven.
Your Take
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.
The Letters
“The author seems to think he understands China better than we do.”
Editorials
The Editors: Needing food assistance should not be a mark of shame
The foundational flaw with the proposed reform is the stripping away of choice, and the dignity that comes with it, from low-income Americans.
The Problem with Local Journalism
More and more public policy is being decided at the state level but trustworthy sources of information about state capitals are fast disappearing.
The suffering in Parkland is a reminder of our need for hope and resurrection into new life.
This year, an ancient symbol saw its significance magnified all the more on a tragic Ash Wednesday.
Short Take
How Trump’s unpredictable style is causing existential anxiety in Africa
The president’s apparent lack of knowledge about the U.S. immigration system and the complexities of Africa is especially concerning to anti-poverty volunteers.
Dispatches
Infographic: Easter Data Basket
Easter is second only to Christmas in Mass attendance—and in a tight race with Halloween in candy consumption.
Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich: Listen to young people about guns
“The youth of our nation are shaming the adult world into action.”
‘Lives in the balance’: U.S. bishops’ call-in urges action for Dreamers
“Now is the time to pass legislation that enables the Dreamers to become citizens and full contributing members of our society,” said Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles.
Cardinal Sarah: Receiving Communion in the hand part of a “diabolical attack” on the faith
Cardinal Sarah questions why Catholics stand—rather than kneel—and receive Communion in the hand.
Canadian Catholics support new office to oversee global mining interests
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops praised the new ombudsperson office, noting it “has called attention to concerns and complaints involving Canadian-based and/or Canadian-registered companies which operate in other countries.”
Features
The remarkable life of the Easter lily and the farmers who make it happen
The Easter lily has its own remarkable story of persistence.
How one Catholic ministry is helping families deal with the devastating aftermath of suicide
One of the first questions survivors of suicide victims face is what to tell others about their loved one’s death.
Faith in Focus
Lenten tips from a daily Mass rookie
I had expected Mass to bring with it a bursting of spirit. But this is Mass—nothing is going to jump out of a cake.
Ideas
A Puritan visits Sagrada Família
Gaudí perfectly provokes us Puritans.
The art of Jesuit Rome comes to Connecticut
Bernini’s magnificent marble bust of St. Robert Bellarmine had made its way to Fairfield University.
Books
The casualties of war
Soldiers are rarely those who suffer the most in war.
Hard truths about white supremacy in America
How intertwined are American Christian beliefs in a “Chosen People” and American notions of racial superiority?
Can we fix our broken political system?
How can we repair the damage done to our governmental processes?
Humans and wolves: Are we more alike than we think?
As one delves deeper and deeper into the text, one begins to sense that perhaps the two species are not as different as we might think.
Poetry
Agony
All human now, bereft of the divine
The Word
Where is Jesus calling us to meet him?
Like the first Christians, we too need to see with new eyes, and Lent gave us the opportunity to clear our vision. Starting today, our mission is to catch sight of the risen Christ.
Does our trust in God withstand moments of turmoil?
Mark’s passion account is a map for Christians facing distress.
Last Take
How can Easter remind us of our true relationship with Jesus?
As followers of Jesus, we believe, as do a long line of his followers, that he rose from the dead on that first Easter Sunday.
Faith
The remarkable life of the Easter lily and the farmers who make it happen
The Easter lily has its own remarkable story of persistence.
Where is Jesus calling us to meet him?
Like the first Christians, we too need to see with new eyes, and Lent gave us the opportunity to clear our vision. Starting today, our mission is to catch sight of the risen Christ.
How can Easter remind us of our true relationship with Jesus?
As followers of Jesus, we believe, as do a long line of his followers, that he rose from the dead on that first Easter Sunday.
Does our trust in God withstand moments of turmoil?
Mark’s passion account is a map for Christians facing distress.
Infographic: Easter Data Basket
Easter is second only to Christmas in Mass attendance—and in a tight race with Halloween in candy consumption.
Fear makes life harder. But faith makes freedom possible.
Bernice was smiling because she was free. Her horizon, which was her hope, was not her bed, or the ward, or the hospital—not even this world. Bernice’s eyes were fixed on the hope of heaven.
How one Catholic ministry is helping families deal with the devastating aftermath of suicide
One of the first questions survivors of suicide victims face is what to tell others about their loved one’s death.
Cardinal Sarah: Receiving Communion in the hand part of a “diabolical attack” on the faith
Cardinal Sarah questions why Catholics stand—rather than kneel—and receive Communion in the hand.
Lenten tips from a daily Mass rookie
I had expected Mass to bring with it a bursting of spirit. But this is Mass—nothing is going to jump out of a cake.
Magazine
The Letters
“The author seems to think he understands China better than we do.”
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