Beyond the caricature, the poor people’s president
Conventional wisdom tells us Chávez was a despot who destroyed a once vibrant democracy, but others see another side.
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The paradox of Pope Francis
What does it mean for a pope today if he bravely takes the name of Francis? The concerns of the 13th-century saint must be taken seriously.
We need a pope able to think, willing to learn
Essay: We can't forget the advice of Teresa of Avila, who wrote that given the choice between a saintly confessor and one who is a good theologian, trust the theologian.
The evolution of the committed life in the 21st century
Essay: There are fewer women joining religious communities. But all is not lost: There are other alternatives for women who want to serve.
The landscape of faith-based humanitarian aid reflects a world in flux
Essay: A forum on faith-based humanitarianism in May discussed the layers of complexity that come with such aid.
O'Malley, Chaput epitomize church's different paths
Essay: The two Capuchins approach their leadership roles in different ways, illustrating the paths Catholics can (and do) walk.
Boston Marathon bombings through one family's eyes
Essay: For a family separated when the bombs went off near the finish line, nothing was worse than not knowing.
The unfinished business of communion ecclesiology
Essay: The fundamental need within Catholicism is to grow institutionally and structurally into the interrelated three-fold form of ecclesial existence.
Turning old age's prison into a time of forgiveness and gratitude
Essay: One day you awake to find yourself behind barbed wire fences as a prisoner of an escape-proof concentration camp -- old age.
Merton's letters a call for white atonement
Essay: Thomas Merton's prophetic and contemplative stance against white racism has yet to be understood, much less practiced.
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In This Issue
June 7-20, 2013
- Pope spotlights social teaching with blunt calls for ethical economy
- We face clear moral choices in priorities of our federal budget
- Mother Tekla: the most powerful woman in Rome
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Ministries PREVIEW
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