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Last September, my husband, younger kids, and I moved our freshman daughter into her dorm during welcome week at a Jesuit university. Sunday was the last day of family activities [...]

In The Catholic Church and the Struggle for Racial Justice: A Prophetic Call, Mathew Kappada-kunnel offers a unique perspective as a first-generation American of South Indian descent, who is a [...]

The late Rev. James Cone, known as the father of Black liberation theology, stated in his book God of the Oppressed that God is Black. 'Christ is black, therefore, not [...]

Dawn Eden Goldstein's biography of Jesuit Fr. Edward Dowling, Father Ed, explores the life of the Jesuit priest who was a spiritual sponsor and dear friend to Bill Wilson, co-founder [...]

COMMENTARY The action-packed film 'The Woman King,' released on Sept. 16, debuted at No. 1 at the box office opening weekend, earning $19 million and garnering 1.4 million viewers in [...]

The article discusses the importance of restoring dignity and justice to the incarcerated during the Jubilee Year 2025, as called for by Pope Francis. It highlights the need for tangible signs of hope for prisoners who are often deprived of freedom and respect. The practice of a jubilee year, rooted in Jewish tradition, emphasizes liberation and consolation, echoing the mission of Jesus to bring good news to the poor and oppressed. The article also suggests practical ways for individuals to support incarcerated individuals, such as becoming pen pals or donating to bail fund networks. [Extracted from the article]

My two oldest kids, who are now 18 and 21, experienced a taste of the Asbury revival during the retreats they attended for our parish's confirmation preparation. He reiterated his lack of faith fall of his sophomore year after I enrolled him in confirmation classes and he had an initial meeting with the woman at our parish who directed the high school youth ministry and confirmation programs. [Extracted from the article]