EDITORIALS

Current Comment

The Faith of Francis Collins; Remembering Eunice Shriver By The editors

Obstacles to Reform

Once largely in favor of health care reform, the public is now skeptical. What happened? By The editors

ARTICLES

The Church and the University

A pastoral reflection on the controversy at Notre Dame By John M. D'Arcy

The Public Duty Of Bishops

Lessons from the storm in South Bend By John R. Quinn

BOOKS & CULTURE

ART

Seeing Scripture

An exhibit of biblical illustrations is rife with political and religious tension. By Leo J. O'Donovan

FILM

The Biblical Difference

'District 9' and the Other By Robert Barron

THEATER

Conspiracy Theory

'Equivocation' scrutinizes the Gunpowder Plot. By John Coleman

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

When God Shouts, 'Jump'

'The true contemplative does more than just sit still and wait for revelation.' By Kyle T. Kramer

SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Advocates See Encyclical as Opportunity, Chaplains Share Duties in Afghanistan, Impact of Minimum Wage Uncertain, more ...

OF MANY THINGS

This year is one of major transition for editors at America. By Drew Christiansen

BOOK REVIEWS

A People’s History of Christianity, Called to Love

THE WORD

Be Opened

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), Sept. 6, 2009 By Barbara E. Reid

THE WORD

Take Up the Cross

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), Sept. 13, 2009 By Barbara E. Reid

LETTERS

WEB ONLY

Deceptions and Distortions

Web only: Why are pro-life groups attacking Catholic health care leaders? By Scott McConnaha

Notre Dame Revisited

By John M. D'arcy and John R. Quinn

Spirit at Work

Web only: A pastor proposes a different kind of ministry in honor of Labor Day. By Anthony Shonis