Please keep praying for us. It truly helps.

If we forget we live in a fallen world we are at risk of using patriotism to replace God.

Forgiveness is the only way out.

Raymond A. Schroth, S.J. contributed more than 60 features to these pages, chronicling the most important events in the life of this country and the church throughout the world.

The following are the correct responses to the prompts for “America Jeopardy!” How many did you get?

Given that many of you are likely reading this on the beach, or in transit to your summer destination, I thought I’d offer you some lighter fare here.