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Jesus is Not a Communist
A shattered Crucifix symbolizes the strength of the Vietnamese Church.
What Happened: Spiritual Lessons from Hillary Rodham Clinton
What more might Hillary Clinton’s new book teach us besides what literally happened in the 2016 Presidential Election?
A Firsthand Account of Hurricane Harvey
Juan Ruiz, SJ lives and works in Houston and was in the city throughout Hurricane Harvey.
Who’s Praying for You?
As a Houstonian, the past few weeks have been a struggle. As a Houstonian living away from home, rather than dealing with flood damage and other chaos, I have struggled with being away from family and friends when they most needed help. As a Jesuit with a vow of...
Anti-Catholic Bigotry is Now a Bipartisan Issue
Steve Bannon and Dianne Feinstein team up to remind us that Catholics are politically homeless.
Will the real St. Peter Claver please stand up?
For the feast of St. Peter Claver, Henoch Derbew, SJ, considers whether his life is the best inspiration for racial reconciliation today.
How Much Is Our Labor Worth?
With a national spotlight on the minimum wage, we have to ask ourselves: how much is our labor worth?
Parks in Peril, Part III
In this final installment, Ranger-Brother Ken explores what we can do to protect our public lands
Willful Obstinance: Catholics and the Death Penalty
Altering faith to fit our political desires