It is often the task of responsible citizens and faithful Christians to work patiently from wherever we are to plant new seeds, soften ugly impulses and blow on whatever promising sparks we may see

A Reflection for Thursday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time, by Rachel Lu

A Reflection for the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels, by Rachel Lu

One of the recommendations of the first meeting of the Synod on Synodality was to explore ways to improve the quality of liturgies. America asked two contributors to reflect on how we worship.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church, by Rachel Lu

As a Catholic Minnesota mom, I find a lot to like about Tim Walz. But I have two major concerns about him.

A Reflection for Saturday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Rachel Lu

A Reflection for the Feast of St. Thomas, Apostle, by Rachel Lu

We must call Americans back to the political vision that enabled us to become a free people.

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs, by Rachel Lu