Readings (Year A): Isaiah 56:1, 6–7Psalm 67:2–3, 5, 6, 8Romans 11:13–15, 29–32Matthew 15:21–28 Reflection: What can we learn from Jesus’ encounter with the...
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Catholic educational institutions have a long tradition of helping students understand and engage a range of social issues—from immigration and the economy to...
This is my feline conversion story. I live in the urban beach peninsula of Rockaway, Queens, a part of New York City which in many ways is far different than...
The Things I Didn’t Say Xania Monet (Hallwood Media, 2026) Around a decade ago, much hubbub was being raised about the “fake artists” that were sneaking their...
As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his...
Each week, my parish priest encourages us to stop downstairs after Mass for coffee and donuts and to introduce ourselves to someone new—“No cheating!” he says...
“I found it!” My heart jumped at those words. It was June 2024, and we were a band of rain-soaked, footsore Camino pilgrims near Armenteira, Spain, searching...
Readings (Year A): 1 Kings 19:9a, 11–13aPsalm 85:9, 10, 11–12, 13–14Romans 9:1–5Matthew 14:22–33 Reflection: Why did you doubt? The truth of the matter is...
For our Sounding Board column, U.S. Catholic asks authors to argue one side of a many-sided issue of importance to Catholics around the country. We also invite...
