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The comforts of feasting—instant light, warmth, travel, food—have become so common that we talk about being "less materialistic" at Christmas. But God loves feasting

George Bailey's story should serve not only as a Christmas treat, but also as a reminder of what modern prosperity seemingly insists on depriving us.

What does the vindication of George Bailey's life actually entail?

Distilling out of daily life uncommon conveyances through deep channels.

Complex and stirring, Krzysztof Kieślowski’s film series on the Ten Commandments, ‘The Decalogue,’ is his most significant achievement.

“For me, Dorothy Day was the most engaging and engaged person I have ever met. Even now, seventeen years after her death in 1980, I think of her almost daily, with deep affection.

From the archives: The Editors on due process in the Church and theological discourse

In their work, Andreej Szczypiorski and E. Annie Proulx both engage a great sweep of national and cultural identity in crisis.

In the novels of Endō Shūsaku, the twain did meet, and mingle

From the archives: Rand Richards Cooper explores an early Catholic case against euthanasia