Henri Nouwen’s observations in ‘Ukraine Diary’ are even more relevant today than they were at the time of his writing, offering valuable insight into the ongoing tragedy of the war in Ukraine.
Spirituality
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The Catholic Church has the potential to change the world. Are we squandering it?
The Holy Spirit’s work in the world is to orient and nurture creation continually toward the God of life and beauty.
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Sarah Sze’s art is not religious—but it reminds me of God’s nearness
Sarah Sze’s art, now on display at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, prompts me to reflect on how God’s loving presence hums in the background of our lives.
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How Sinéad O’Connor taught a Catholic priest how to pray
The singer made something beautiful for the One who could—who would—dress her wounds.
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Camping with the Desert Fathers
The mystics and the wilderness teach the same thing: forsake the illusion of control, pay attention to where you are, abandon yourself to the divine.
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Tiny faith stories: God’s presence in even the most hopeless situations
We asked readers to share stories of surprising moments of faith in no more than 100 words. In these (very) short essays, they explain how they faced these struggles with the help of God.
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Watch: People of God: A groundbreaking documentary on Catholic parish life
Introducing America’s new, groundbreaking feature documentary, “People of God: How Catholic Parish Life is Changing in the United States.”
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Tiny faith stories: How we experience God through relationships
In these (very) short essays, they explain how they encountered God in others and their faith grew because of it. They show how the Lord is present even where we least expect God.
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Walking the path of holiness: What I’ve learned from a lifetime of studying saintly lives
In the anniversary edition of All Saints, Robert Ellsberg reveals his background with the saints and how he was inspired by so many ordinary and extraordinary people.
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How one diocese is taking steps to support mental health
Readers responded to Bishop Dolan’s article about the mental health ministry he began in his diocese. Many people suffer and are in need of accompaniment, and the ministry is there to provide that aid.