When the stakes are high, St. Ignatius told his followers, “be considerate and kind.” But too many political leaders have mistaken the schoolyard taunt for meaningful conversation.

One of the best ways to celebrate Black History Month this February, in my opinion, is to cease to covet order and negative peace that is the fruit of tolerated injustice.

Charles R. Morris, who died on Dec. 13, was a prolific author with a broad range of interests and expertise. He also wrote a two-part history of America Media for our 100th anniversary.

“Reading authors like bell hooks taught me to be alert not only for instances of sexism and racism but for patterns of it,” writes Father James Martin.

The supply chain crisis may mean emptier shelves and later deliveries this Christmas season. So why not use the opportunity to buy fewer and simpler gifts?

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa is one of the brave women who are pushing back against those who employ social media to distort the truth and undermine the trust of citizens.