Just Economics: Questioning the assumptions of social justice advocates
When Catholics discuss the topic of social justice, the focus is usually on economic justice. Here is one example. We Believe: Grade 4, a religion textbook published by Sadlier, a Catholic publishing house, teaches that social justice demands access to health care and housing and that among our huma
Taking Root: The history and new growth of Catholic Worker farms
"This brings me great joy,” said Chris Montesano, a long-time California farmer, with tears in his eyes. He beamed as he looked upon a room full of Catholic Worker farmers who had traveled from across the country for a recent gathering in Dubuque, Iowa. “We are at a historic moment
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Remember the GospelThe analysis and the documentation by Raymond A. Schroth, S.J. (“America at War” and “War of Words,” 3/25) was an outstanding piece of journalism, offering insights into America’s editorial history. I remember the editorials very well and found it a b
Editorials
The Marathon
This Holy Week, we pray for all those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing and remember that ours is the God of Good Friday, who understands suffering and “will help us move beyond the blood and the tears.”
Books
Tortured History
‘Were the Popes Against the Jews?” and other books on the Nazi persecutions
The Word
Heaven-Sent
Paul says of Jesus in 1 Cor 15 45 ldquo Thus it is written lsquo the first man Adam became a living being rsquo the last Adam became a life-giving spirit rdquo Luke Timothy Johnson draws on this verse when he describes the ascension of Jesus saying that ldquo the lsquo withdrawal rsquo
Columns
Post-Christian Rock
Mumford & Son’s ‘Babel’ is a God-haunted collection of songs by a major musical act.
Papal Embrace
By necessity, the sexual abuse crisis altered the ministry of many people.
Current Comment
Current Comment
The Torture Report; Forgetting Sandy Hook
Signs Of the Times
News Briefs
The peace advocate Immaculée Ilibagiza became an American citizen on April 17.
U.N. Offers New Hope for Peace in Congo
For nearly two decades the people of the Congo have known nothing but conflict.
Bishops Mediate Venezuela Election
“We must forgive and fight for union to prevail over division,” the bishops said.
Church in Blast Crisis
The Assumption Catholic Parish is one of the largest church communities in West, Tex.
In Boston Aftermath, No Way To ‘Zero Out’ Threat of Terror
Antiterrorism efforts have improved since the lack of coordination after Sept. 11.
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