Liturgy

Article

Authentically Black, Truly Catholic

Black people were practicing Catholicism in North America hundreds of years before the United States was founded.

By Tia Noelle Pratt

April 1, 2020

The American Parish Today

U.S. Catholicism

Liturgy

The American Parish Today, part II

In this second special episode on the American parish today, we talk with three writers about their concrete proposals for creating more vibrant, hope-filled parish communities.

The American Parish Today

Article

Are All Welcome?

Churches are spaces for every part of the body of Christ. By not making them accessible to disabled Catholics, we fail in our commitment to universal inclusion.

By Madeline Jarrett

March 30, 2020

The American Parish Today

U.S. Catholicism

Laity

Liturgy

Article

The American Parish Today

The U.S. church is not so much in decline as undergoing a profound transition, a reality we can and should joyfully embrace.

By The Editors

March 27, 2020

The American Parish Today

Article

Teaching & Preaching

Preachers should emulate teachers at mass, striving to be adaptable, humble, loving, and willing to learn by inviting participation from the congregation.

By Natalia M. Imperatori-Lee

March 24, 2020

The American Parish Today

U.S. Catholicism

Laity

Liturgy

Article

For the Love of the Word

Pope Francis’s theological initiatives, like the “Sunday of the Word of God,” are just as important as his political statements.

January 28, 2020

Must Reads

Politics

Good, but Not Good Enough

Joe Biden has adopted Elizabeth Warren’s bankruptcy plan, reversing his 2005 position. But even with it, will he be able to address the underlying causes of debt?

By Matt Mazewski

March 23, 2020

Religion

Against the Infernalists

David Bentley Hart’s book makes the case for universal salvation, arguing that a belief in eternal damnation is morally repugnant and theologically insupportable.

By Karen Kilby

March 16, 2020