It is easy to find flaws—big ones, even—in large social movements, but we would do well to remember why student protests against the war in Gaza are happening in the first place.
Social Justice
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How to achieve parish unity—with the wisdom of community organizing
Opportunities for authentic encounter were much needed in this parish of separate communities.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Bishop Seitz: Look at the border through the eyes of migrants
Migration is a privileged space in which the salvific mystery is being acted out.
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The late Bishop Gumbleton’s reflection on his 94 years of life and ministry
In an essay drawn from his preface to ‘No Guilty Bystander,’ a biography of Bishop Thomas J. Gumbleton, the late peace activist reflects on life lessons and expresses gratitude.
Posted inFaith, Features
Where Have All the Volunteers Gone?: Behind the Decline of After-College Service
Fewer young people are choosing full-time service after college. How will volunteer organizations adapt?
Posted inFeatures, Politics & Society
Racism, migration and exploitation: the bitter history of Haitian workers in the D.R.
Sugar is not the only industry that exploits Haitian workers in the Dominican Republic, but it offers a unique lens through which to understand racism and xenophobia.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Don’t ignore Alexei Navalny’s Christian faith
We risk missing the lessons of Alexei Navalny’s death for his principles if we ignore his very Christian understanding of suffering.
Posted inFaith, News
Texas attorney general moves to shut down Catholic migrant shelters
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued a volunteer-run network of Catholic migrant shelters based in El Paso, Texas, aiming to revoke the organization’s nonprofit registration.
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Men for Others: How the famous Jesuit maxim evolved—and what it means to Gen Z
On the surface, the message of the Jesuit maxim “men for others” is simple, but its history and evolution only add to its layered and meaningful message.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
The Problem With Hate-Watching the Rich
Some of the most buzzed-about shows of the past five years invite us to wallow in the foibles and frustrations of high-net-worth characters.