Art, Faith, and the Stewardship of Culture What is the role of art and the imagination in the contemporary church? Gregory Wolfe explores this question at a time when the public feels alienated from contemporary art and an uneasy relationship exists between Christians and contemporary culture.
The Woman in Salvation History God used various people, places and events in the Old Testament to prefigure realities later revealed in the New Testament. Guided by Church Tradition, we can discover how various Old Testament events and persons point to truths about Christ´s mother.
Hams and Martyrs A grandmother recalls her efforts to make meal times a communion of persons rather than a merely a meeting at the common trough.
Divine Mercy in My Soul Theresa Bonopartis describes how her abortion affected her life. And how after many years, she came to realize Christ´s loving mercy.
God and the Marketplace: Why and Where He belongs "Business, like art, literature, music and architecture is a window on the soul of a culture," says archbishop Charles J. Chaput, archbishop of Denver. The most Rev. Chaput asks business people to reflect on the way they work and what it says about them
Behold Your Mother The glories of heaven are revealed to children. But what does it take to be childlike rather than childish?
Theology of Work The late Holy Father John Paul II teaches that work must test and engage the whole person, not just the physical aspect.
"Praying in Pain" In the midst of emotion turmoil, prayer often seems impossible. But in tracing her own journey through pain, Lee Frances White shows us how a need for healing can be your prayer. And that´s the beginning.
Religious Orders Set Pace for Preserving Environment Several religious congregations have won praise for their efforts to preserve the environment. Here´s what the Franciscans, Benedictines and Crosiers are doing.
The Importance of Fathers in Our Search for God When it comes to answering the questions, "What do women want?" or "What do men want?", the media presents a message of confusion, disharmony, self-absorption and greed.
Evangelical Catholics Converts to Catholicism are bringing a new zeal to the faith. But just how are they being received?
Affirming All Things: A Conversion Story When Dwight Longenecker applies the motto, "A man is often right in what he affirms and wrong in what he denies," to faith questions, his query takes him on a life-changing journey.
The Meal of Melchizedek Who is Melchizedek? This first priest mentioned in the Bible warrants our attention, especially if we are trying to understand Christ´s words, "This is my Body; This is my Blood."
The Enduring Legacy of Pope John Paul II George Weigel, author of a 992-page biography of Pope John Paul II, talks about the Holy Father and the process of writing this important account.
Crisis Pregnancy Led Woman To Deeper Faith Jennifer Pipp was a college junior when she was raped and discovered that she was pregnant. But today Pipp tells her story which began in despair, as a story of redemption.
Transform Yourself Putting our faith into action changes us. We find our true selves, and discover that we are capable of more love than we had ever imagined. The only truly happy people are those who know how to serve.
Mary´s Glorious Assumption No matter our situation, we can take comfort in the fact that "Our Lady" has preceded us into heaven.
Are We Living in the Last Days? Will Catholics be left behind? Carl Olson examines the "Left Behind" craze and what Catholics believe about the end times.
The Healing Mysteries An open-minded Anglican takes up the rosary and is surprised by the healing power it brings.
Why Children Need Music Listening to music and performing it are important in a child´s development.
The Value of Children The Church teaches that God is the author of marriage and has ordained that it be ordered to the generation of children.
Living the Rich Life Wealthy and powerful Christians should play a special role in the “new evangelization,” and the Church can offer some special pastoral guidance regarding the spiritual challenges that come with material wealth.
Where’s Your Treasure? Stewarding Your Money The foundation of financial stewardship is knowing what God wants us to do with our lives. When making decisions about money, we must always return to questions such as "Is this helping us to be the parents God wants us to be?"