COMMENTARY
At Issue: A call to care for the rising numbers of the uninsured
This year, shining the spotlight on "Cover the Uninsured Week" should be woefully easy.
At Issue: Covenant House provides a safe haven
Next time you’re in Princeton, take a good look around. Odds are if you look hard enough amid the beautifully dressed, well-coiffed residents and the tony students who complete the quintessentially American town and gown landscape, you’ll notice someone like Keefe.
At Issue: Share some good news for a change
Like 98 percent of current events these days, this column mostly shares bad news: federal funding once again for overseas abortions and domestic embryonic stem cell research; not enough money to help those in need; food bank shortages. It’s enough to send people over the edge.
At Issue: Of e-mails, stem cells, life and the president
President Obama strikes me as a studious fellow, hence my most recent e-mail to www.whitehouse.gov/contact asking him to bone up on stem cell research before he just goes ahead and commits any stimulus money or tax dollars to it.
At Issue: Time to send the new president an e-mail
If you’re one of millions taking President Obama up on his invitation to e-mail him, you already know you get an instant confirmation. Not a response, mind you, but an acknowledgement at least that the White House has received your e-mail.
At Issue: Experience the water in a new way
As director of Waterspirit, a program committed to informing, inspiring and enabling people to become more aware of the importance of water and watersheds as primary resources of the earth, Sister of St. Joseph of Peace Suzanne Golas is regarded as someone who brings a wealth of information to any …
At Issue: Read to understand true dignity of human beings
For a really great Christmas present, go to http://www.usccb.org/index.shtml on the Internet and click on the newly released Vatican Instruction on Bioethics.
Bishops' response on CCHD a renewal of Gospel mission
It would have been easy for the U.S. bishops to simply shut down the Catholic Campaign for Human Development amidst the many criticism against it. But following in the footsteps of Jesus and carrying out the work of the Gospel is never the easiest path.
Make an informed case for prayer in the public square
Point Pleasant Beach has been the latest battleground over the divisive issue of public prayer - in this case at the start of borough council meetings - and whether it conflicts with the founding fathers' vision of separating church and state.
How do we feel about inactive Catholics?
The job we do in welcoming our inactive Catholic brothers and sisters back to the Church has a lot to do with the attitudes we have toward those who don't attend Mass. What kind of signals are we sending, and are we really being welcoming in asking them to come …
Living the life you're born to lead
It doesn't matter if you want to be a priest, nun, miner or masseuse - we all have a vocation and we must pursue our calling to the fullest.
In the wake of tragedy, a way forward
Paterson Bishop Arthur Serratelli explains how the recent tragic suicide of a Rutgers University student is a wake-up call for us to be more connected to and supportive of our young people.
Examining racial divides requires leaving our comfort zones
Opening the door to better understanding of racial concerns often requires heading into unfamiliar territory, as this year's Critical Concerns Week at Georgian Court University clearly pointed out.
Autumn's gift is a renewal of body and soul
The colorful leaves and crisp, cool weather of the season are a treat for the senses, but God's design also encourages, educates and inspires us to grow slowly in faith and stillness.
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