Article Surprise Us, Lord “That is what I’m asking God for this Advent: surprises, impossibilities, unexpected solutions, the working out of things in ways I can’t envision.” By Kate Lucky December 20, 2020 Spirituality
Article COVID’s Toll on the Orthodox Christian Church Too many Orthodox Christian communities have been crippled by the pandemic, a problem exacerbated by bishops who disregard public health requirements. By George E. Demacopoulos December 18, 2020 Coronavirus Foreign Affairs Ecumenism
Article Many and One A living Church must hold two seemingly opposed but equally radiant goods: the local and the universal. By Vinson Cunningham December 14, 2020 Fratelli tutti Pope Francis Race
Article Can’t Explain A new memoir explores the messiness inherent in portraying faith in fiction. By Gerald J. Russello December 13, 2020 Nonfiction Books Spirituality
Article An Ambrose of Our Own Our current system of choosing bishops discounts the laity and local priests in favor of patronage from above. That must change. By Nicholas P. Cafardi December 9, 2020 Bishops Clericalism
Article Movements of the Heart Advent is a time to pay attention to what God desires for us. By Mark Lane December 9, 2020 Theology Spirituality