Conversation. Care. Courage. Presence. This kind of writing feeds my soul. Thank you.

“People listen to those who are talking the talk and walking the walk. You become influential when you relentlessly and unwaveringly pursue what's right.”

Faith is open engagement with the mysterium. It is a form of active humility and has nothing to do with believing the “right” things, let alone opposing those who believe the “wrong” things.

Many readers who thought health care reform should include universal coverage commented that, as Catholics, they think health care should address their concern for every human life.

Let us pray for Pope Francis, that his vision for our church changes hearts and minds, and for unity, instead of division.

Teenagers and young adults feel more connected to the church when they are rolling up their sleeves and working.

Commitment to denouncing anti-Semitism ought not be extraordinary but must be the common, unsurprising position of all Christians.

I didn’t go to confession at all for at least 25 years, and now I go twice a year and that is plenty for me.

“Let's understand: Religious discrimination can also mean using one's own religion to discriminate against others.”

While capitalism “lifts all boats,” there are some “boats in the water” who do not participate or benefit in the capitalist enterprise. To whom does the surplus created by capitalism belong?