At its best, the United States defines itself not primarily by its borders, but by its values and principles.

A Reflection for the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, Apostle, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.

We cannot wish away reality with counterfactual speculation--nor should we try.

Pope Francis’s letter poses an implicit question to the whole church in the United States: Will we subject our political debates on immigration to the scrutiny of the Gospel or not?

A Reflection for Monday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.

For President Trump, there are obvious, common-sense answers to all the problems that plague America. Even when things may be challenging or require effort, they are never, ever complicated.

Americans can learn much about citizenship from Jimmy Carter's public service and humble faith.

A Reflection for the Nativity of the Lord, Mass at Dawn, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.

A proposed assisted-suicide law in Britain does not serve compassion. Instead it presents an illusion of final autonomy.

A Reflection for Monday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time, by Sam Sawyer, S.J.