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FaithFaith in Focus
Joe Hoover, S.J.
All you can do is what you can do and then the Holy Spirit has to take over.
FaithFeatures
Eve Tushnet
Survivors deserve to experience the church in a way that restores, nourishes and heals.
FaithFeatures
Holly Taylor Coolman
New models of parenting can expand our imagination about this important work.
Politics & SocietyEditorials
The Editors
While economic dissatisfaction is widespread, it is much harder to say what policies will “fix” the economy—because other than anxiety about continuing inflation, there is little consensus about what precisely is broken. 
FaithYour Take
Our readers
Three Jesuit university leaders reflect on Cardinal Blase J. Cupich's piece exploring how Jesuit universities can hold true to their mission.
FaithOf Many Things
Sam Sawyer, S.J.
At the beginning of a new year, and a new moment in America Media’s mission, it is good to be reminded that we have been entrusted with a hope bigger than our own plans.
Arts & CultureMusic
Christine Lenahan
The Work brothers preserved the rich tradition of Negro spirituals, most notably in crafting the iconic Christmas carol "Go, Tell It on the Mountain."
FaithScripture Reflections
Delaney Coyne
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church, by Delaney Coyne
FaithNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
“There are priests who do not baptize the children of single mothers because (the children) were not conceived in the sanctity of marriage. They are the hypocrites of today,” Pope Francis once said.
FaithFaith in Focus
Thomas J. Reese
God does not comfort us so we can simply be comfortable. God comforts us so we can comfort others.
FaithThe Word
Victor Cancino, S.J.
December 17, 2023, Third Sunday of Advent: The readings for the third Sunday of Advent draw attention to the connection between belief and praise.
FaithNews
Carol Glatz - Catholic News Service
The huge advances in new information technologies, the pope said, “offer exciting opportunities and grave risks, with serious implications for the pursuit of justice and harmony among peoples.”
Chris Lee and Maleah Joi Moon in the premiere of “Hell’s Kitchen,” a new musical with music and lyrics by Alicia Keys at the Public Theater (photo: Joan Marcus).
Arts & CultureTheater
Rob Weinert-Kendt
Three new Off-Broadway shows don’t just show us what draws musicians to their chosen medium; they make us hear it, with often bracing effect.
FaithPodcasts
Inside the Vatican
In this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” host Colleen Dulle is joined by "Where Peter Is" editor Mike Lewis to discuss Pope Francis' recent decisions on Cardinal Burke and Bishop Strickland.
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent, by Father Terrance Klein
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
The phrase "Ephphatha," meaning "be open," signifies the need for believers to be receptive to God's message and to serve others. Christians are encouraged to embody openness.
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael J. O’Loughlin
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr, by Michael J. O’Loughlin
FaithNews
Dan Stockman - Catholic News Service
The sisters say corporate directors at Smith & Wesson Brands have exposed the company to massive liabilities by its manufacture, sale and marketing of AR-15 style rifles.
FaithVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Francis, who will celebrate his 87th birthday on Dec. 17, spoke freely about his health, the possibility of resignation and whether he is losing patience with detractors.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Michael O’Brien
George Santos's behavior following his expulsion from Congress shows that our capability to forgive others can only stretch so far.