Feature Mirror, Mirror A major retrospective devoted to the art of Jasper Johns affords new visions of the artist, and ourselves.By Griffin OleynickJanuary 12, 2022 Arts Death and Dying Spirituality
Article Pius Giraldus Gerald Russello was an accomplished lawyer and writer, but more than that, he was a pious man, deeply rooted in his community.By Scott D. MoringielloNovember 24, 2021 Death and Dying
Article Gravity & Grace We live toward death, inescapably. Yet we also live surrounded by grace, love that has the power to ground us.By Cynthia R. WallaceOctober 8, 2021 Spirituality Death and Dying
Article In Awe of All People The late John August Swanson’s ‘Procession’ reminds us that we all walk together, sharing our suffering and our happiness.By Claudia Avila CosnahanSeptember 30, 2021 Arts Theology Death and Dying
Article The Why & the How If having a purpose is your motivation, what happens when the floor falls out and the realization of all those plans becomes impossible?By Gordon MarinoSeptember 5, 2021 Death and Dying The Last Word
Article An Idea Man Thomas Levergood, cofounder of the Lumen Christi Institute, possessed a visionary insight into trends and issues in Catholic thought.By Bernard McGinnSeptember 1, 2021 U.S. Catholicism Death and Dying
PoliticsThe Art of the Possible How can Democrats salvage parts of their agenda after they failed to pass Build Back Better?By The EditorsJanuary 21, 2022
ReligionWelcoming the Stranger For Jesuit Relief Services executive director Joan Rosenhauer, refugee resettlement and support is the mission at the heart of Catholicism.By John GehringJanuary 13, 2022
CultureMirror, Mirror A major retrospective devoted to the art of Jasper Johns affords new visions of the artist, and ourselves.By Griffin OleynickJanuary 12, 2022
CultureThe Empowerment Trap The documentary LuLaRich shows how the LuLaRoe multilevel-marketing scheme preyed on women’s desire to balance careers with families.By Emma McDonaldJanuary 6, 2022
BooksHard-Won Wisdom Lucille Clifton’s re-issued memoir celebrates life, acknowledges difficult times, and recognizes beauty wherever it can be found.By Clifford ThompsonJanuary 15, 2022
CollectionsChristmas Critics 2021 Editors and contributors recommend books at the end of the year.By The EditorsDecember 15, 2021
CollectionsThomas Merton at Commonweal A selection of the monk, poet, and social critic’s spiritual writings from the archivesBy The EditorsDecember 10, 2018
