Christopher Ruddy, a former Commonweal intern, teaches systematic theology at the Catholic University of America. Also by this author The Flash Get Commonweal’s latest, delivered twice weekly. Email address Published in the 2005-01-28 issue: View Contents Recommended for you The Importance of Being a Burden By Cathleen Kaveny July 30, 2026 Imitation of Life By Dorothy Fortenberry August 5, 2026 ‘They Don’t Want to Say Yes’ By Phyllis Zagano July 28, 2026
