Feature Images of the Invisible God When considering images of God, both the Orthodox and the Reformed traditions have handed on a valuable sense of restraint.By Jeff ReimerJanuary 27, 2022 Arts Spirituality Theology
Article The Truth, Finally When living in fear, speaking our truth can be one of the hardest things in the world to do. And yet God still calls for our realest selves, and replies with love. By AnonymousJanuary 26, 2022 The Last Word Ethics
Article Fear Is a Bad Teacher Mitri Raheb offers an insider’s perspective on Middle Eastern Christians that counters the stereotypical Western narratives of victimhood.By David Neuhaus, SJJanuary 26, 2022 Middle East Foreign Affairs Nonfiction
Feature Opening to the World Luke Timothy Johnson on his time with the BenedictinesBy Luke Timothy JohnsonJanuary 26, 2022 Religious Life Nonfiction
Article How the Irish Changed Penance The history behind a group of Irish monks who transformed the sacrament of reconciliationBy John RoddenJanuary 26, 2022 Religion
Article Asking the Right Questions Philosophers Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko discuss the good life, virtue ethics, and what philosophy can add to a religious person’s life.By Griffin OleynickJanuary 26, 2022 Interview Philosophy Theology
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
