A Reflection for Friday of the Twenty-Sixth Week in Ordinary Time, by Valerie Schultz

“Our position, after 100 days and after having recovered the bodies, is clear: We demand the municipal, state and federal authorities to be aware of their obligations.”

Pope Francis urged athletes in many sports to fight against a throwaway culture that “treats men and women as products, to be used and then discarded.”

The doctrine of atonement has fallen into disfavor in some theological circles and into general neglect in Catholic life. Margaret Turek's new book offers insights about the doctrine's importance.

Archbishop Lori explained that “it is getting progressively harder to do more with less” as the city’s population declines and racism and gentrification have played a role in dramatic population shifts.

I want to savor the beauty that is all around me, to be a witness to whatever this day will offer me, and all the people in it. But it’s hard!

Our readers respond to a Teresa Collett’s essay on the morality of abortion in cases of rape and incest.

On July 31, the Paulists celebrated their last Mass at the Ohio State University. The anger and disappointment expressed by some points to challenging questions about the role of campus ministry centers.

The precious blood is an important part of Communion, but many people are afraid of the risk of cross-contamination from a shared chalice. Why shouldn’t we simply use separate cups? There are a few reasons.

A Reflection for Wednesday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time, by Molly Cahill