A close reading of the Last Supper account in John’s Gospel focuses on Jesus washing the feet of His apostles — an act of charity par excellence, connecting his impending sacrifice to service.
Heinlein: Christ’s prayer for unity
Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez on the pro-life movement’s ‘front lines of love’
Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez speaks about the loving, human encounters that can spread what St. John Paul II called “the Gospel of Life,” even in difficult times.
Saltmarsh on All Things New: When the mission moves forward
What if the real question is not “What is closing?” What if the real question is: “What are we opening?”
Kneeling in the pigpen: Human connection in the age of efficiency
When you can walk away from any relationship at the first sign of difficulty, choosing to stay and work through conflict becomes revolutionary.
Christmas goes beyond the manger: Serving Christ in the poor
Christmas continues every time we reach out to someone suffering; every time we welcome the stranger, accompany the sick, or feed the hungry. It continues when we choose to see Christ in the poorest among us.
Inside the Capitol: Building the city of God in your corner of the vineyard
The call to faithful citizenship is not limited to voting once every four years. Some of the most important issues related to our communities are decided at the state and local levels.
Heinlein: A call for peace
Pope Leo XIV’s new message for the Jan. 1 World Day of Peace, released Dec. 18, offers a great deal of food for thought.
Burak: Offer the gift of forgiveness this season
Christmas is the perfect time to mend hearts and restore peace through forgiveness.