Young Voices

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

An image telling part of the Nativity story is reflected on the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul, Minnesota, Dec. 17. (CNS/ The Catholic Spirit/Dave Hrbacek)

This Christmas, be a midwife to justice

Dec 22, 2020

Young Voices: As we go through these last few months of waiting, let us remember the uncovering that we collectively witnessed this year.

(Unsplash/Christina at WOCinTechChat.com)

How to be anti-racist at work: suggestions for white Catholics

by Mark Piper

Oct 24, 2020

Young Voices: White people must educate other white people about racism, privilege and value-judgements entrenched in the systemic injustices that pervade professional life. I think it is imperative to speak on this now.

Health care is not equal — it's a racial justice issue

by Adele McKiernan

Oct 17, 2020

Young Voices: I think with Black Lives Matter at the forefront of our minds going into the 2020 election, there is a chance to call health care a racial justice issue again — on the national level.

Winding path through desert landscape (Unsplash/Juliana Barquer)

Why I have the assurance of 'things not seen' for this election

by Rebecca Collins Jordan

Oct 2, 2020

Young Voices: "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things not seen." The chapter in Hebrews goes on to outline the painstakingly persistent faith of Genesis' heroes, faith taken by many people throughout many ages.

Columns ›

This Christmas, be a midwife to justice

How to be anti-racist at work: suggestions for white Catholics

Health care is not equal — it's a racial justice issue

Why I have the assurance of 'things not seen' for this election

The world is starved for mercy. Here's what to do

Words to encourage and guide, wherever you find yourself during this pandemic

Dear parishes and priests: I want to pray with you, not watch you pray

Learning humility from St. Ignatius, the 33-year-old grammar school student

Catholic social (doctrine) distancing: St. Xavier busts its faculty union

In a society that places heavy burdens on many, Jesus invites us to rest

A nation possessed: white supremacy and the devil

For Catholics, wearing a mask is an expression of true freedom

A litany for parents in these hard times

An update from your 'national parks of the soul': retreat centers during pandemic

We liberal white Catholics must get serious about racial justice

Religious vows offer wisdom as we experience this epic uncertainty

To strive, seek, find and not yield policies that put people first

Intimacy, rituals, tears are the gifts and desire this moment brings

An incomplete index of pandemic parenting essentials

Little by little and day by day

Don't rest on the rests

Grace will conquer hopelessness

The cloisters of our homes: shelter-in-place as vocation

My father is 82 and dedicated to serving the church; here's what the church can do for him now

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