Voices
Damian Costello received his Ph.D. in theological studies from the University of Dayton and specializes in the intersection of Catholic theology, Indigenous spiritual traditions and colonial history.
FaithShort Take
The revitalization of ceremonial life in Indigenous communities and the resurgence of the Latin Mass both reflect a desire to return to a more holistic way of knowing, characteristic of our ancestors.
Arts & CultureMusic
Bob Dylan, who turns 80 on May 24, expanded my musical and conceptual horizons from my college days onward.
Arts & CultureIdeas
When I was unmoored from the church, Marley's music and messianic faith told me: No, God has not forgotten you.
FaithShort Take
A tree that is forever green and points to heaven can stand for Christ.
FaithLast Take
One of the richest philosophical traditions in human history has been ignored and even systematically persecuted: the broad family of indigenous philosophies.
FaithFeatures
Sainthood for Black Elk could help the inclusion of indigenous Americans within the Catholic Church, but it also raises questions about the church's role in erasing Lakota culture.