“We could all stand to pay attention to the kinds of questions we ask, how empathetically we listen and whether or not we approach other people in their complexity and complications, rather than with a caricature of them in mind.”
Elise Italiano Ureneck: An active listening church
Brett Robinson: Technological awe shouldn’t cloud our sense of God
“All of our technology and its power to mystify the uninitiated poses something of a threat to experiencing God’s presence in our lives.”
Lent and pandemic: A place for everyone after this storm
“‘We are all in the same boat,’ Pope Francis reminded us. … We could perhaps point out that we are all in the same storm but not in the same boat. There are stronger boats and there are more fragile ones. We also see that sometimes those who are in the same boat try to throw others off it.”
Shannen Dee Williams: A song for Mother Tolton
Mother Tolton’s journey is representative of the thousands of Black laywomen who kept the faith alive when most in the white-dominated church sought to abandon Black Catholics.
Inside the Capitol: Standing in solidarity with hospitality workers
Helping to create pathways back into employment, especially for long-term employees, limits the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on vulnerable communities.
St. Joseph: The quiet love of a father
“St. Joseph is an example to all fathers of providing a daily witness of true strength and gentleness, preparing our children well in the ordinary moments of each day.”
Inside the Capitol: Speaking up for migrants and people seeking second chances
Archbishop Bernard Hebda spoke to a House committee expressing support for a bill that would allow undocumented immigrants an opportunity to obtain a provisional license after passing a driving exam.
From the editor: New seven-part series on Catholic social teaching debuts
“We hope you find this educational series valuable and will use it in your home and parish to reflect more deeply on how CST helps us to answer the call to discipleship and promote the common good.”