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When the church speaks of the need for unity, we typically gravitate to the important work of ecumenism…but, most regrettably, the need for unity has become an increasing and acute concern within our own fold.

Archbishop José H. Gomez reflects on the diversity and vitality of the church in America as he prays for upcoming Synodal Assembly.

As dioceses across the United States continue to consolidate parishes, the changing landscape will prompt questions of worship. There are people who struggle with the current liturgy as practiced in their parishes.

Catholic institutions in particular need to underline to the young men and women who play football and attend our institutions that it is “only a game.”

God’s love is mysterious and multi-faceted. Sometimes it protects; other times it prepares.

The social media system itself encourages envy and our unthinking use of it encourages envy even more. But what to do? Here are four suggestions of practical ways to do this.

How do we bring some peace into our lives and share more time with our children?

The aging process is calibrated to take us to a place where we can give up on fear because as we age we have less and less to lose – and less and less to be afraid of.