Canada has recently expanded the terms under which people may seek assistance in dying, even as New York is poised to legalize its own version of physician-assisted suicide. Erin Kast, SJ examines what these developments tell us about the differences in the meanings of ‘human dignity’ and ‘personhood’ as understood by the Church and in secular society.
Miley Cyrus is no longer the mere child star many might know her as. After winning her first major award, her acceptance speech highlighted tensions in the spiritual life that we might be experiencing this Lent.
In John Allen Jr.’s new book, he describes how media outlets, including Catholic ones, fuel the “culture of contempt.” He argues that Catholic media must work against this destructive tendency in modern public life.
What would you put in a spiritual survival kit? Fr. Joe Simmons, SJ, talks about bug-out bags and the call to be prepared in this week's One-Minute Homily. Based on the readings for Sunday, August 11, 2019, which you can find here: https://bit.ly/33sS8gD If Jesus came...
Like any home, we may hear of the unpleasant experiences of those who attempt to enter. We can then ask ourselves, what can help soften our hearts?
What happens when wealth and social status supplant love as the source of our dignity? “Parasite,” An Oscar Best Picture-nominated film from South Korea, shows us to frightening effect.
An ESPN-free Lent? Say what? Although his editors (and perhaps all the sane amongst the human race) doubt him. Michael Rossmann has laid down the gauntlet. His rationale can be read right here.
We are never too old to respond to the call of God. Ty Wahlbrink, SJ reflects how this saint’s example encourages us to remain open to new horizons. Based on the Jesuit Ordo readings for the Solemnity of Saint Ignatius.
The Catholic Church in the United States is kicking off its first eucharistic congress since before the Second World War. Brennan reflects on his first-hand experience of renewal by walking alongside thousands of faithful pilgrims.
Pope Francis is throwing his moral weight behind the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, a group of CEOs and business leaders, but it’s not clear they agree on everything.