Navigating that 30-second trial of social competency that causes even the most extroverted of Catholics to break a sweat

Fr. Tomás Halík might be the most thoughtful, learned and interesting Catholic that is widely unknown in the United States today. Hopefully, this book will right that wrong.

In her new book on 'Red State Christians,' Angela Denker seeks “greater engagement and conversation at a time when America feels pulled to its extremes, when our first national impulse is to block and unfriend anyone who disagrees with us."

Each grandparent finds their own way to maintain connections, build relationships and meet the challenges of sharing their Catholic faith from afar.

Reacting to the scandal of clergy sex abuse and cover-up 17 years ago, eight bishops offered a bold proposal to convene a regional synod for the church in the United States.

All youth counselors should be aware of this connection.