Young Voices

Young Voices columnists are Catholics in their 20s and 30s who share their views of the church and the world.

Nine signs of the 'War on Christmas,' and how to avoid them

Dec 13, 2018

The true countercultural move isn't to say "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays." It's to keep celebrating Christmas into 2019.

Editing genes down to the safe and productive middle

by Clare Coffey

Dec 6, 2018

Young Voices: As the chasm between the haves and the have-nots widens, the best way to ensure a safe foothold is to be the kind of person currently required by our economy. But what would humanity lose?

Ikea insight for Catholics: When home doesn't feel like home

by Mark Piper

Nov 29, 2018

Young Voices: Are the five core needs identified by Ikea to engender the feeling of home similar to the core needs of a Catholic to feel at home in a parish?

Resting with autumn gives attention to the created world

by Clare Coffey

Nov 22, 2018

Young Voices: The weather has shifted. October's flaming golds and blues have given way to sullen purples and greys. The air is riddled with unexpected gusts. Dead leaves feel brittle on the pavement or have begun to rot into the earth.

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Nine signs of the 'War on Christmas,' and how to avoid them

Editing genes down to the safe and productive middle

Ikea insight for Catholics: When home doesn't feel like home

Resting with autumn gives attention to the created world

Voting day is a new beginning

Tired of the news? Acknowledge that action begets reaction

In thanksgiving, lessons learned from a beautiful life

Jesus and Pope Francis: Contagious peace and joy

Nunzio Sulprizio, a messenger that the church and world need right now

Humility can be the key to moving forward

Where do we turn when our deepest fears become national headlines?

Why I'm staying Catholic

In the face of this scandal's abuse of power, listen to the powerless

In response to scandal, join the 'nones' on the road to Emmaus

'I was in prison and you came to me'

Associate movement sees future rich with hope

As we celebrate, we create communion

To follow Jesus, we must become vulnerable

Winning the hearts and minds of young voters

Rediscovering the daily examen with my daughter

Souter's approach to Constitution parallels Ignatian discernment

Would Jesus invite President Trump to a steak dinner?

Dorothy Day offered herself as she was to God

Everyone forgets about Mary Oliver's grasshopper

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