Voices
FaithFaith in Focus
Many young Catholics I know were compelled to be confirmed by family members who felt the sacrament was important. My situation was the opposite—I was confirmed of my own volition.
FaithExplainer
The precious blood is an important part of Communion, but many people are afraid of the risk of cross-contamination from a shared chalice. Why shouldn’t we simply use separate cups? There are a few reasons.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Our divisive national politics left me with a bad impression of the pro-life movement. But meeting practical and kind pro-life activists in college made me reconsider my views.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time, by Patrick Cullinan
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, by Patrick Cullinan
FaithGoodNews
Starting with Pope Francis footwear in 2017, Sock Religious now makes and sells products honoring Mother Teresa, St. Ignatius, and all manner of Catholic heroes.
FaithShort Take
It is my hope that the bishops’ campaign inspires not just an intellectual conversion but a religious conversion, propelling American Catholics to fight for a more just economy and a more Christian society.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Thursday of the Fifteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Patrick Cullinan
Arts & CultureShort Take
A dearth of classical education causes everyone’s education to suffer.