An epiphany of transgender lives reveals diversity in body of Christ
Viewpoint: Perhaps this year, you may hear a story of courage and faith shared by a transgender person. This will be a grace.
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Does Paul's adjective for the Galatian church apply today?
Viewpoint: Lately the term stupid has been used quite frequently.But did you know stupid has a religious meaning, too?
US policy on Gaza crisis rife with contradiction
Viewpoint: On one hand, the Obama administration defended bombing the Gaza Strip; however, it was also responsible for stopping the assault.
10 ways for Christmas gifts to reflect your values
Column: What better time to shop with a conscience than Christmas, the spiritual-gone-secular holiday now synonymous with "shop till you drop"?
Attempt to resurrect pre-Vatican II Mass leaves church at crossroads
Viewpoint: The attempt to popularize the 1962 Mass has serious ramifications. Will we be an inward-looking church or a Vatican II church?
Service for families of murder victims ignores Sandy
Each of the 15 annual services for families of murder victims held in Brooklyn, N.Y., has followed a similar pattern. Each has been marked by a uniquely memorable event.
Is there a political plan B for the bishops?
Viewpoint: In last week's election, the U.S. Catholic bishops took a beating at the polls. Where do the bishops go from here?
Vatican owes Asian bishops apology for bumping conference
Viewpoint: The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences had to reschedule a meeting two years in the making because of the Nov. 24 consistory, and that's not fair.
Voting for authentic human development
Viewpoint: The framework of human development sheds light on significant differences in the presidential candidates' economic policies.
Supreme Court can defend human rights by upholding 1789 law
VIEWPOINT: The Supreme Court should uphold a law that is important for the protection of members of religious groups -- Catholics included.
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In This Issue
May 10-23, 2013
- Illinois parish's ESL program welcomes all
- A different Mary assumes the stage
- A question few seem to consider when the US wages war afar
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Summer Listings
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