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Puerto Rico's recovery not a remote concern
It’s been one year since Hurricane Maria smashed into Puerto Rico, causing catastrophic damage and bringing a major humanitarian crisis to an island that was already drowning under a monumental debt and a host of related problems.
In praise of middle children
There's something new to worry about these days: the disappearance of the middle child.
At 75, Catholic Relief Services continues to change lives
Catholic Relief Services turns 75 this year and we would like to express our gratitude for the aid they consistently bring to those in desperate circumstances around the globe.
Giving thanks for Thanksgiving
I was in the middle of a root canal when I began to think about gratitude.
Offering thanksgiving
When President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a federal holiday in 1863, the United States was embroiled in the Civil War.
Recalling the power of Baptism
Little Julia Mary was about to become the 32nd baby that Father Yohan Serrano has baptized in the course of his priesthood.
A history of giving to the poor at Christmas
As they celebrated their first Christmas in America 150 years ago, our Little Sisters in Baltimore noted that the donations received included “twelve turkeys, four ducks, sixteen chickens and so many other good things that we didn’t know what to do with it all!”
Loving our children well
On the last day of 2017, the feast of the Holy Family, the Mass readings (and a fine homily by a priest in my parish) got me thinking about parents, children and bioethics.
A Catholic view of abortion
The Senate debate over a new U.S. Supreme Court nomination has revived an older debate: whether that court should overrule its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision declaring a "right" to abortion.
Humanity is our business
Charles Dickens’ novella “A Christmas Carol,” which was published in 1843, is a story that transcends the time in which it was written.
Reflections on Pope Francis' 2019 World Day of Peace message
As the saying goes, “Politics and religion don’t mix.” Although this cliché is espoused by many, you will not hear it from Pope Francis.
Mindsets for growth
During the new year, many of us adopt new resolutions to improve ourselves. I suggest that we first take a step back to connect with mindsets that drive us to act.
Extra! Extra! Can you read all about it?
Fifty-three journalists were killed worldwide in 2018. Some died in war, but a shocking number died exposing corruption, covering protests or just doing their job.
Solidarity with the weakest and most vulnerable
On Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, President Trump made it absolutely clear that he will veto any piece of legislation that undermines or nullifies any pro-life policy, regulation or rule.
We should not take Catholic schools for granted
Catholic schools blossomed in the United States in the early 20th century as a way of equipping young Catholics to deal with rampant anti-Catholicism.
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