Editorial: The enemy is not the secular world, it is fear
We say: The message seems to be exceptionally simple: Secular — bad; sacred — good. What are we afraid of here?
Spirituality
To my daughter on her first Communion day
A prayer to my daughter, that your life will be more than just "saying yes to the dress."
The pain of mental illness and the grace of Catholic faith
Soul Seeing: As is common in depression, I often struggle with feelings of worthlessness; even so, my faith tells me time and again that I am worthy because God says so.
Anything is possible
Spiritual Reflections: The Acts of the Apostles shows us multiple ways in which the early Christian community took Jesus' trust and call to mission to heart.
Watching my daughter grow — in her own time
Mother's Day: "Watching her work with her struggles, occasionally succumbing to them, but mostly pushing through them, has taught me so much," writes Caitlin Hendel, NCR publisher, about her daughter.
Being a mother makes you a fighter in many battles
"It is my turn. My turn to use the greatest example my mother ever gave, to teach my children to be people of faith," writes Stephanie Yeagle, NCR managing editor.
Go out now, share the Gospel, get messy, pope tells Quebec bishops
Without waiting for some well-researched, detailed plan with action items and measurable goals, Catholics in Quebec must go out and share the Gospel, Pope Francis told the bishops of the province.
Quebec Trappists renew spiritual life in their eco-friendly abbey
The Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance's new Trappist abbey, known for its cutting-edge ecological architecture, has become pivotal in the monks' sweeping spiritual renewal.
We must reclaim today's 'custody of the eyes'
My Table Is Spread: Your eyes are in your care. They are not owned and controlled by Facebook or YouTube, or the internet's clickbait.
Emulate Christ
Spiritual Reflections: In the enthusiasm of the first Easter, the early Christians believed that anything was possible. They lived and proclaimed Jesus’ message even at the cost of their lives.
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In This Issue
July 14-27, 2017
- Read select articles from our print issue
- Special Section [Print Only]: Spirituality