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On Pilgrimage: Giving the Addict His Due
(“The mystery of poverty is that by sharing in it, making ourselves poor in giving to others, we increase our…
Browsing: Those in Need
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Keep the Faith in Syria
A Syrian prelate, ordained a bishop only last month, has spoken of his dismay at the country’s mass exodus of…
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Helping the Poor Through Catholic Microfinance
One of the constant themes of Pope Francis’ pontificate is his emphasis on reaching out to the poor and the…
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Rosary Runner: Running for Life
“Running for Their Lives” (Columbia Magazine, December 2012), chronicles the founding and purpose of LIFE Runners, the largest international running…
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Focusing on Prenatal Abilities — The Womb Classroom
In 2003 my beautiful daughter Chloe was born with a diagnosis of Down syndrome, and I must admit my family…
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Disability, Service, and Stewardship
There’s a dangerous tendency in America today to view disabilities of various kinds as insuperable barriers to productive and loving…
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Holy Land: Between Hope and Skepticism
When it comes to the current peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians the Jerusalem Auxiliary Bishop William Shomali feels torn…
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Egypt: Christians are as Hopeful as They are Anxious
“The Islamists are taking revenge on us Christians!” These words were the commentary of Coptic-Catholic Bishop of Assiut, Kyrillos William…
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Fundamental Reform Needed at Catholic Relief Services
There is a fundamental—and well-nigh irreconcilable—conflict between authentic Catholic charity and government-funded “humanitarian” programs. So say many of the bishops…
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“I Can’t Remain Silent When People are Being Killed Like Flies”
In his sermon last Sunday, 21 July in the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Bangui, the Archbishop of Bangui, Dieudonné…