Voices
Jim McDermott, S.J., is an associate editor at America.
Arts & CultureFilm
At this point what could Steven Spielberg possibly have to offer? The answer, it turns out, is himself.
FaithShort Take
After years of contraction, missteps and premature obituaries, Barnes & Noble is unexpectedly thriving. Here are three lessons from the bookseller’s turnaround for the U.S. church.
Politics & SocietyExplainer
Mel Gibson's past history of antisemitic remarks and behavior means holding him up as a leader is not only wrong, it’s dangerous.
FaithScripture Reflections
A Reflection for Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time, by Jim McDermott, S.J.
FaithExplainer
Archbishop Georg Gänswein is publishing a memoir of his years with Pope Benedict. But the archbishop is a compelling figure in and of himself.
FaithFaith in Focus
When someone dies, it is only right that family and friends be given a chance to share their memories of their loved one. But the balance between pastoral care and logistical realities can be a tough one to strike.
FaithFaith in Focus
What happens when the first "normal" Christmas since 2019 turns into a sitcom-level celebration in which everything that can go wrong does go wrong?
Arts & CultureIdeas
Instead of focusing on what some critic or pundit has to say about what was important from the last year, what would it be like if we went through our own calendars and credit card statements and made top 10 lists of our own?
Arts & CultureMusic
Something has started, something good, and we are going to be a part of it. But what is it exactly? Wait and see.
Arts & CultureTelevision
My go-to for holiday comfort is generally British TV shows. Any TV trip to the U.K. feels instantly like a vacation.