“Preach” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Deacon Greg Kandra about the homily he wrote immediately after hearing the news of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa., this past weekend.
Polarization
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
Americans are giving up on America. Can John Courtney Murray remind us what’s still to love about our country?
We must call Americans back to the political vision that enabled us to become a free people.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Can’t stand your neighbor’s politics? Pray for them anyway.
Your enemies are children of God—and that includes the presidential candidate you can’t stand and his supporters.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
How a college class discussion on sex and gender turned from culture war to conversation
By remembering how a group of his students mended a fracture over a controversial book, a former college professor finds hope for national reconciliation.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Archbishop García-Siller: Catholics voting in the 2024 election must ask, ‘Who is my neighbor?’
Christians are not a social club that gathers on Sundays to receive nice-sounding catchphrases. We are to influence the heart of society.
Posted inFaith and Reason, Politics & Society
What Catholics need to model this election season
Protecting democracy is critical this year and beyond. But as Catholics we should use the power of the vote to promote the common good, rather than to protect our own interests.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Catholics are politically divided about the 2024 election. That’s an opportunity for the church.
The Catholic partisan divide provides an opportunity for the church to model proper civic behavior.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Jonah is the prophet we need today
God sending Jonah to Nineveh would be like telling a modern-day rabbi to preach in Iran or Gaza.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The 7 political works of mercy Catholics should practice in a democracy
The corporal works of mercy have long guided Christians in helping those suffering from poverty and oppression. Politics can also be a holy activity if we pursue certain works of mercy.
Posted inLast Take, Politics & Society
How to prepare for next year’s elections? Here are 3 tips to keep you spiritually sane.
Many of us go back and forth between ignoring politics and getting angry about it. You will feel better, and be a better citizen, if you are more disciplined about your attention.