Isaac Auyub developed a passion for martial arts after fleeing Sudan. Now, he instills the strength her learned to in his students in a refugee community.
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Posted inFaith, Ideas
Catholic Dating Nightmares: The joke’s on the men.
Nearly half of American adults believe sharing their religious beliefs with a spouse is “very important,” according to a Pew survey from 2016. But think that JDate, Christian Mingle or Catholic Match will make the process easier? Think again.
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
The church in the West is in decline—and nationalism won’t save it
The church can be a transformative force by standing with the powerless and vulnerable today as it did during the fall of Communism.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Democrat or Republican: We can’t let our politics stand in for our religious beliefs.
Our democracy demands that we refrain from using party politics as a stand-in for unshakable creeds. Rather, we must practice and honor dissent.
Posted inFaith, Podcasts
It’s okay to be upset by the Bishops-Biden controversy—but please, don’t leave the church over it.
If you’re thinking about leaving, your feelings are valid. But the biggest thing you could do in response to this is go receive the Eucharist.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Black Catholic nun: ‘The right to vote is a right-to-life issue.’
Protection of voting rights is a moral issue, according to Sister Anita Baird, who was on a panel discussion during a June 21 online forum on voting rights sponsored by Georgetown University.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: What does faith have to do with ‘getting it’? It’s a question for the whole family.
Brendan Hodge’s debut novel ‘If You Can Get It’ centers on two young women seeking meaning along the axes of work, love and faith.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
The U.S. bishops should stop singling out abortion as the ‘pre-eminent’ issue for Catholic voters
And three other ways they can improve their Catholic voting guide before the next election.
Posted inFaith, Of Many Things
We’re going to publish things you disagree with. It’s what a Catholic magazine should do.
To overcome polarization and ideological partisanship—both in the church and in the culture—requires attention to diverse opinions and a variety of perspectives. America’s inclusive approach is an attempt to do just that.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Liz Cheney’s ouster from Republican leadership is bigger than politics. It’s a fundamental attack on truth.
Republicans have booted Liz Cheney for resisting the lie that the 2020 election was stolen. This move could boomerang on those who champion the truths of tradition and faith.